US Bridges

Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI NW of LA 182 · Structure no. 034900000800255

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrayer House RD
CrossesBelleview Bayou
Location2.1 MI NW of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.62068, -92.09222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic357 by 2040
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 Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prayer House RD over Belleview 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 Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prayer House RD over Belleview Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.