US Bridges

Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. S. of La. 2 · Structure no. 041432465924871

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile is a steel culvert carrying Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTenneco RD
CrossesFive Mile Rd. Fivemile
Location1.5 Mi. S. of La. 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.77509, -92.81207
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2039
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 Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tenneco RD over Five Mile Rd. Fivemile?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.