US Bridges

Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 W of LA 124 · Structure no. 581331340915141

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2004. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeachland Lane
CrossesHibbs Bayou
Location2.2 W of LA 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.56697, -91.85905
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1984)
Projected traffic44 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peachland Lane over Hibbs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Peachland Lane over Hibbs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.