US Bridges

Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief

Good

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of S Mennonite R · Structure no. 070630445931521

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMenonnite RD
CrossesBarnes Creek Relief
Location0.8 MI E of S Mennonite R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.74121, -93.25421
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Menonnite RD over Barnes Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.