US Bridges

Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Near William ST · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BFH02

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRiverton Road
CrossesDrainage to Zourie Bayou
LocationNear William ST
Coordinates31.10636, -93.20189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton Road over Drainage to Zourie Bayou?

It is owned by the Army.