US Bridges

Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 Miles East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056200000400118

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
704
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 774 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoundhill RD
CrossesDrain to Colewa Bayou
Location3.1 Miles East of LA 585
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.82723, -91.50714
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2019)
Projected traffic774 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa 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 Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Roundhill RD over Drain to Colewa Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.