Mengel RD over Cow Bayou
GoodRichland Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 054232277913991
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mengel RD over Cow Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mengel RD over Cow Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2021. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mengel RD over Cow Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mengel 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 Mengel RD over Cow Bayou carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Mengel RD over Cow Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mengel RD over Cow Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.