US Bridges

Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 4 MI NE Monroe · Structure no. 053732332920111

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
134 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 1999. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Oaks DR
CrossesPatricks Canal
Location4 MI NE Monroe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.55385, -92.02161
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1979)
Projected traffic1,320 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal 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 Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Oaks DR over Patricks Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.