US Bridges

Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 1.19 FR 286 to 287 · Structure no. 054232256914211

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 1994. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPipes-Greer RD
CrossesCow Bayou
LocationLog MI 1.19 FR 286 to 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.42753, -91.70123
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1974)
Projected traffic176 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipes-Greer RD over Cow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pipes-Greer RD over Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.