US Bridges

Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.25 Mi. North of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031247921531

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGene Gunter RD
CrossesFlagon Bayou Tributary
Location2.25 Mi. North of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.41342, -92.2544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 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 traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary 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 Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Gunter RD over Flagon Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.