US Bridges

Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.67 MI SE of LA 103 · Structure no. 034930360920021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau is a concrete slab carrying Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRayne RD
CrossesBranch of B. Courtableau
Location1.67 MI SE of LA 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.60304, -92.00187
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic247 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau 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 Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rayne RD over Branch of B. Courtableau?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.