US Bridges

Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI NE Int. 63 · Structure no. 053732230921091

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 389 by 2002. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Cut RD
CrossesDrain Into Lapine Bayou
Location.3 MI NE Int. 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.3834, -92.18404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (1982)
Projected traffic389 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Cut RD over Drain Into 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Red Cut RD over Drain Into Lapine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.