US Bridges

Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W of LA 139 · Structure no. 053732334920061

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
131 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,127
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,239 by 1999. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLakewoods DR
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of LA 139
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.55385, -92.01803
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (1979)
Projected traffic1,239 by 1999
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 Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewoods DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewoods DR over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.