US Bridges

Richland Place over Bayou Desiard

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. E. Hwy. 165 · Structure no. 053732333920721

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Place over Bayou Desiard is a concrete slab carrying Richland Place over Bayou Desiard in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 1997. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Place
CrossesBayou Desiard
Location0.2 Mi. E. Hwy. 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.60753, -92.05947
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1977)
Projected traffic110 by 1997
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 Richland Place over Bayou Desiard built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Place over Bayou Desiard 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 Richland Place over Bayou Desiard carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is Richland Place over Bayou Desiard?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Place over Bayou Desiard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.