US Bridges

Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI SW-LA30 US 61 JCT · Structure no. 610330118905381

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway is a concrete slab carrying Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDenver Hurst RD
CrossesBayou Conway
Location1.3 MI SW-LA30 US 61 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.19701, -90.89763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Denver Hurst RD over Bayou Conway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.