US Bridges

Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of US 165 · Structure no. 053432555914071

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee is a concrete culvert carrying Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHarp ST
CrossesBayou Bonne Idee
Location0.4 MI W of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.92637, -91.67721
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2004)
Projected traffic165 by 2024
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 Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Harp ST over Bayou Bonne Idee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.