US Bridges

George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. N. of US 171 · Structure no. 041632036934341

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse is a concrete culvert carrying George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Hunt RD
CrossesBayou Na Bonchasse
Location1.2 Mi. N. of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.05704, -93.719
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic495 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse 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 2024.

How much traffic does George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns George Hunt RD over Bayou Na Bonchasse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.