US Bridges

Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 Mi. North of US 71 · Structure no. 084031198922781

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
966 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham RD
CrossesFrontage Rd. UP RR
Location0.45 Mi. North of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32744, -92.465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length966 ft (294.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR 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 Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR?

The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Graham RD over Frontage Rd. UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.