US Bridges

Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.90 MI W of LA 557 · Structure no. 053732237921231

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
354
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch is a concrete slab carrying Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 389 by 1999. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRed Cut RD
CrossesRawls Branch
Location0.90 MI W of LA 557
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.39496, -92.19751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (1979)
Projected traffic389 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Red Cut RD over Rawls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.