US Bridges

W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W of I-49 Frontage · Structure no. 034930297920451

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Linwood Dr.
CrossesRawles Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of I-49 Frontage
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.49601, -92.07477
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Linwood Dr. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns W. Linwood Dr. over Rawles Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.