US Bridges

Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.59 Mi. W. of End LA 120 · Structure no. 084000000600439

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,775 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRigolette RD
CrossesRigolette Bayou
Location0.59 Mi. W. of End LA 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.37594, -92.4898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2022)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rigolette RD over Rigolette 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rigolette RD over Rigolette Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.