US Bridges

Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou

Fair

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 M NE of US 71 · Structure no. 044132020931791

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
680 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2040. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEsperanza RD
CrossesGrand Bayou
Location1.9 M NE of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRed River Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.03288, -93.29864
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esperanza RD over Grand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Esperanza RD over Grand Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.