US Bridges

Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI North of US 190 · Structure no. 034904550211724

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles is a concrete culvert carrying Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrudhomme St.
CrossesBayou Rawles
Location0.5 MI North of US 190
RouteInterstate 49
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54161, -92.0594
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2015)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Prudhomme St. over Bayou Rawles?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.