US Bridges

Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. North of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031226921921

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLibuse Cut-Off RD
CrossesFlagon Bayou
Location1.0 Mi. North of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.37713, -92.3212
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Libuse Cut-Off RD over Flagon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.