US Bridges

Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.76 Mi. North of LA 3225 · Structure no. 084031253922751

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHooper RD
CrossesFlagon Bayou
Location0.76 Mi. North of LA 3225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.41882, -92.4588
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooper RD over Flagon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hooper RD over Flagon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.