US Bridges

Third ST over Bayou Rapides

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. South of US 71 · Structure no. 084031190922711

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST over Bayou Rapides is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third ST over Bayou Rapides 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.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThird ST
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location0.8 Mi. South of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31613, -92.4516
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Third ST over Bayou Rapides built?

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

What condition is Third ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Third ST over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Third ST over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.