US Bridges

Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou

Good

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 044132093932201

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFerguson RD
CrossesChicot Bayou
Location1.6 MI East of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.15328, -93.36611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2020)
Projected traffic122 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson RD over Chicot Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.