Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou
PoorAllen Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI West of LA 26 · Structure no. 070230319924131
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou in Allen 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.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Oil RD over Blue Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.