US Bridges

Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.26 M. N. of Castor Plun · Structure no. 084031090923041

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDan Tripplett RD
CrossesLittle Bayou Clear
Location0.26 M. N. of Castor Plun
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.1509, -92.5059
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Tripplett RD over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Tripplett RD over Little Bayou Clear?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.