US Bridges

Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib.

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 Mi. West of US 71 · Structure no. 084031204922631

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib. in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesBuhlow Lake Trib.
Location0.38 Mi. West of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.34015, -92.4385
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic383 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib. carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Buhlow Lake Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.