US Bridges

Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.69 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 040704510402691

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,575 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPine Grove Ch RD
CrossesI-20
Location1.69 MI East of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.56189, -93.1294
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2015)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Ch RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.