US Bridges

Susek DR over Bayou Maria

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 Mi. East of LA 3144 · Structure no. 084000000600491

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susek DR over Bayou Maria is a concrete slab carrying Susek DR over Bayou Maria 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSusek DR
CrossesBayou Maria
Location0.38 Mi. East of LA 3144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.34412, -92.3943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 built?

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

What condition is Susek DR over Bayou Maria 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Susek DR over Bayou Maria carry?

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

How long is Susek DR over Bayou Maria?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Susek DR over Bayou Maria?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.