US Bridges

Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 Mi. W. of LA 31 · Structure no. 034930268915541

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOscar Rivette RD
CrossesBayou Teche
Location0.02 Mi. W. of LA 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44783, -91.92491
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic577 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oscar Rivette RD over Bayou Teche?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.