US Bridges

Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 00.17 Miles East of LA 31 · Structure no. 040832336934241

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,489
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,237 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeene Blvd
CrossesBenoit Bayou
Location00.17 Miles East of LA 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.56012, -93.70808
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,489 (2021)
Projected traffic8,237 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou carry?

About 7,489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Beene Blvd over Benoit Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.