US Bridges

Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. West of Millhaven · Structure no. 053700000050225

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage RD
CrossesBennent Bayou
Location1.0 Mi. West of Millhaven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48924, -91.99896
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD over Bennent Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.