US Bridges

LA0001 over Bayou Rapides

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.37 Mi. South of US 71 · Structure no. 084000530101291

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
7,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 7,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,529 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0001
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location0.37 Mi. South of US 71
RouteState Highway 1
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31392, -92.4658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,754 (2021)
Projected traffic8,529 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Bayou Rapides 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 7,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.