US Bridges

Third ST over Bayou Philip

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mile South of US 71 · Structure no. 084031194922751

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST over Bayou Philip is a concrete culvert carrying Third ST over Bayou Philip 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 3,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,180 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThird ST
CrossesBayou Philip
Location0.5 Mile South of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32356, -92.4588
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
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third ST over Bayou Philip built?

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

What condition is Third ST over Bayou Philip 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 Third ST over Bayou Philip carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Third ST over Bayou Philip?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST over Bayou Philip?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.