US Bridges

Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib.

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Mi. West of LA 3225 · Structure no. 084031233922781

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib. in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,430 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Hill RD
CrossesRigolette Bayou Trib.
Location1.4 Mi. West of LA 3225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.38828, -92.46383
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,430 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 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 Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou 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 Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib.?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Hill RD over Rigolette Bayou Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.