US Bridges

Oak RD over Drainage Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 S. of LA 358 · Structure no. 034930272921011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Oak RD over Drainage Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.08 S. of LA 358
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.45372, -92.16832
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic385 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 Oak RD over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak RD over Drainage 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 Oak RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oak RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Oak RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.