Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully
PoorPosted for loadAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. S. of LA 92 · Structure no. 030130074922261
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Benton RD over Lyons Point Gully?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.