US Bridges

Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI NE of LA 134 · Structure no. 053432390914301

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee is a concrete culvert carrying Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesViney Woods RD
CrossesBayou Bonne Idee
Location3.5 MI NE of LA 134
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.65004, -91.71513
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Viney Woods RD over Bayou Bonne Idee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.