US Bridges

Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou

Poor

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI N of Clinton · Structure no. 611930560910181

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou in East Feliciana 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechgrove RD
CrossesOpossum Bayou
Location4.8 MI N of Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.93489, -91.03031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic121 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou built?

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

What condition is Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beechgrove RD over Opossum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.