Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek
PoorAllen Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of LA 113 · Structure no. 070230335930231
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek in Allen 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 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Bernard Fontenot over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.