Old River RD over Bess Branch
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI N of Bess Ranch RD · Structure no. 071030227934191
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River RD over Bess Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old River RD over Bess Branch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River RD over Bess Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River RD over Bess 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old River RD over Bess Branch carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Old River RD over Bess Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old River RD over Bess Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.