US Bridges

Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles East of LA 139 · Structure no. 053700000050267

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
1979 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 1999. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBuckley Hill RD
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location2.0 Miles East of LA 139
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.57895, -91.95624
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (1979)
Projected traffic106 by 1999
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Hill RD over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.