US Bridges

1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 070630315931571

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch is a concrete slab carrying 1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries1st Pent Church RD
CrossesHickory Branch
Location1.7 MI W of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52478, -93.26156
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Pent Church RD over Hickory Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.