US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI West of LA 5 · Structure no. 041632044935851

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesBushneck Bayou
Location1.5 MI West of LA 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.07368, -93.97442
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs RD over Bushneck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs RD over Bushneck Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.