Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee
PoorMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI SE of US 165 · Structure no. 053432528914201
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2000. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.