US Bridges

Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 01.70 Mi. SE of LA 599 · Structure no. 053400000000164

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBud RD
CrossesBonne Idee Bayou
Location01.70 Mi. SE of LA 599
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.83528, -91.70335
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic82 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bud RD over Bonne Idee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bud RD over Bonne Idee Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.