US Bridges

Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux

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Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M N of US 84 · Structure no. 083500000083511

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux is a concrete slab carrying Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 662 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesB. Bourbeaux
Location0.8 M N of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.83097, -93.02186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2022)
Projected traffic662 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over B. Bourbeaux?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.