Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080602000002223
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear 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 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 247 over North Fork Bayou Clear?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.