US Bridges

Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. West of US 165 · Structure no. 084031094922991

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrookwood DR
CrossesBayou Clear
Location0.01 Mi. West of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.15625, -92.4988
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookwood DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brookwood DR over Bayou Clear?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.