US Bridges

Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.84 Mi. North of LA 496 · Structure no. 084031199923041

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides is a concrete slab carrying Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,474 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantation RD
CrossesBayou Rapides
Location1.84 Mi. North of LA 496
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.33255, -92.5068
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2022)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation 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 Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation RD over Bayou Rapides?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.