US Bridges

Bonner ST over KCS Railroad

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · Bonner St/ Ruston · Structure no. 053132317923801

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonner ST over KCS Railroad is a steel culvert carrying Bonner ST over KCS Railroad in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,820 by 2022. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBonner ST
CrossesKCS Railroad
LocationBonner St/ Ruston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52831, -92.63688
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2002)
Projected traffic6,820 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonner ST over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonner ST over KCS Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bonner ST over KCS Railroad carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Bonner ST over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bonner ST over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.