US Bridges

Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI N of US 80 E · Structure no. 053732332915841

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2023. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStubbs-Vinson RD
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location2.1 MI N of US 80 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.5535, -91.97358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2003)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2023
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 Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stubbs-Vinson RD over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.