US Bridges

Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou

FairPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M NW of LA 357 · Structure no. 034900000030527

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Fisher RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.4 M NW of LA 357
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.47492, -92.15157
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic269 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Fisher RD over Drainage 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Fisher RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.