Veterans Drive over Bayou Rapides

Fair Condition41 years old1,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
Location125 N. Of Rapides Ave.
CarriesVeterans Drive
CrossesBayou Rapides
Coordinates31.30791, -92.47610

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length190.9 ft (58.2 m)
Max Span19.0 ft (5.8 m)
Deck Width38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Area686.8 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,550 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number084031184922861

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