US Bridges

Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. SW of Third St. · Structure no. 084031193922741

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesParkwood Drive
CrossesPhillip Bayou
Location0.5 Mi. SW of Third St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32222, -92.46009
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
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 Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Parkwood Drive over Phillip Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.