US Bridges

Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.11 Mi. NW of LA 1200 · Structure no. 084031183924561

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHoyt RD
CrossesCotile Lake
Location1.11 Mi. NW of LA 1200
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30487, -92.7598
Functional classRural 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic330 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake 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 Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hoyt RD over Cotile Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.