US Bridges

School House RD over Bayou Rapides

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · JCT LA 1202&SCH House RD · Structure no. 084031195923441

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House RD over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying School House RD over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House RD
CrossesBayou Rapides
LocationJCT LA 1202&SCH House RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32608, -92.5732
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.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic319 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 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 School House RD over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House 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 School House RD over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is School House RD over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns School House RD over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.