US Bridges

Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib.

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.17 Mi. NW US 165 · Structure no. 084031213922551

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib. in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMyland DR
CrossesBayou Rigolette Trib.
Location0.17 Mi. NW US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.35416, -92.4256
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic165 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib.?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Myland DR over Bayou Rigolette Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.