US Bridges

W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M. SE of JCT LA 1 · Structure no. 080531080920491

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bon Tempt ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 M. SE of JCT LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.13352, -92.0826
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic341 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W Bon Tempt ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.