US Bridges

Stubbs-Ritchie RD over Patrick Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI E of LA 594 · Structure no. 053732341915811

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
686
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stubbs-Ritchie RD over Patrick Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Stubbs-Ritchie RD 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 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 686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 754 by 1999. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesStubbs-Ritchie RD
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location0.9 MI E of LA 594
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5688, -91.96933
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (1979)
Projected traffic754 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 Stubbs-Ritchie RD over Patrick Bayou built?

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

What condition is Stubbs-Ritchie RD 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 Stubbs-Ritchie RD over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Stubbs-Ritchie RD over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Stubbs-Ritchie RD over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.