Texada RD over Bayou Rapides
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI N of Belgard Bend · Structure no. 084000000600382
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Texada RD over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying Texada RD over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Texada RD over Bayou Rapides built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Texada RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Texada RD over Bayou Rapides carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Texada RD over Bayou Rapides?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Texada RD over Bayou Rapides?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.