US Bridges

Bennys LN over Drainage Canal

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mi. West of LA 115 · Structure no. 080531027920861

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennys LN over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Bennys LN over Drainage Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBennys LN
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1 Mi. West of LA 115
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.04551, -92.1432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennys LN over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennys LN over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Bennys LN over Drainage Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bennys LN over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bennys LN over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.