US Bridges

Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E. of Hwy. 3 · Structure no. 040832345934381

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,204
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,424 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownlee RD
CrossesBenoit Bayou
Location0.2 MI E. of Hwy. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.57572, -93.72937
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,204 (2021)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou carry?

About 2,204 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brownlee RD over Benoit Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.