US Bridges

N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI N of LA 1 · Structure no. 084000000084005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 16th ST
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location0.4 MI N of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31729, -92.46262
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2021)
Projected traffic367 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N 16th ST over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.