US Bridges

Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.74 Mi. East of LA 3144 · Structure no. 084000000600489

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1 is a concrete culvert carrying Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSusek DR
CrossesBayou Maria Trib. #1
Location0.74 Mi. East of LA 3144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.34414, -92.3883
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Susek DR over Bayou Maria Trib. #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.