US Bridges

Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.52 Mi. North of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031188923561

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides is a concrete channel beam carrying Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper RD
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location1.52 Mi. North of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.3128, -92.594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper 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 Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper RD over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.