Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee
PoorClosed to trafficMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. E. of US 165 · Structure no. 053432553914021
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1994. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bonne Idee 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.