US Bridges

North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 M. N. of E. Jct. LA · Structure no. 084031188923361

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bayou RD
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location0.04 M. N. of E. Jct. LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31253, -92.561
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic249 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Bayou RD over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.