US Bridges

Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides

FairPosted for load

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. North of LA 486 · Structure no. 084000000080588

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides is a concrete tee beam carrying Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVandenburg DR
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location0.01 Mi. North of LA 486
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31393, -92.527
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Vandenburg DR over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.