US Bridges

Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.61 MI SE of LA 548 · Structure no. 053732228921501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 1999. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCharlie Griggs RD
CrossesDrain to Lapine Bayou
Location0.61 MI SE of LA 548
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.38145, -92.25101
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1979)
Projected traffic116 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Griggs RD over Drain to Lapine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.