US Bridges

Maple Street over Betty Bayou

FairPosted for load

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · Maple Street · Structure no. 084031180922651

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Betty Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Maple Street over Betty Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Street
CrossesBetty Bayou
LocationMaple Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30093, -92.4416
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Maple Street over Betty Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over Betty Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Street over Betty Bayou carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maple Street over Betty Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Betty Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.