Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. West of LA 115 · Structure no. 084031229921011
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bert Paul RD over Slash Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.