LA0496 over Bayou Rapides
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.95 Mi. East of LA 121 · Structure no. 084000290701951
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,207
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0496 over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying LA0496 over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,427 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0496 over Bayou Rapides built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0496 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0496 over Bayou Rapides carry?
About 2,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0496 over Bayou Rapides?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns LA0496 over Bayou Rapides?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.