US Bridges

Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 0.78 Mi. SE of LA 120 · Structure no. 084331398933391

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRussel RD
CrossesBayou Scie Tributary
Location0.78 Mi. SE of LA 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.66334, -93.5665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Russel RD over Bayou Scie Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.