US Bridges

Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee

Poor

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · .7 Mi. Ese Int. 110 · Structure no. 053432425914381

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee is a concrete slab carrying Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 1994. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Lake RD
CrossesBayou Bonne Idee
Location.7 Mi. Ese Int. 110
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.70737, -91.72834
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1974)
Projected traffic341 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Lake RD over Bayou Bonne Idee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.