US Bridges

Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2 Mi. N. of Sicard · Structure no. 053732325920021

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,282 by 2005. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas DR
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location2 Mi. N. of Sicard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54196, -92.00313
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (1985)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2005
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 Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas DR over Patrick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas DR over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.