US Bridges

LA3265 over Bayou Clear

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 084008404502401

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 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 1989, so it is 36 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 4,368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,804 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3265
CrossesBayou Clear
Location2.4 Mi. East of US 165
RouteState Highway 3265
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.16321, -92.4644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,368 (2021)
Projected traffic4,804 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA3265 over Bayou Clear built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3265 over Bayou Clear 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 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA3265 over Bayou Clear?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.