US Bridges

Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass)

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI East of West Int O · Structure no. 053304510820931

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass) in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,662 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Crossing RD
CrossesI-20 (barnes Opass)
Location2.6 MI East of West Int O
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.36679, -91.1301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2015)
Projected traffic2,662 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass) carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass)?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Crossing RD over I-20 (barnes Opass)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.