Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 053732292920451
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 63 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2000. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ruffin DR over Pine Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.