LA3265 over Bayou Clear
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 084008404500251
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,368
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3265 over Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying LA3265 over Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,804 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 LA3265 over Bayou Clear built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3265 over Bayou Clear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA3265 over Bayou Clear carry?
About 4,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA3265 over Bayou Clear?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns LA3265 over Bayou Clear?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.