US Bridges

Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI West of I-49 · Structure no. 034900000034903

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,050 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJudson Walsh Drive
CrossesRawles Bayou
Location.01 MI West of I-49
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49934, -92.07376
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Judson Walsh Drive over Rawles Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.