US Bridges

Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.29 Mi. E. of JCT US 165 · Structure no. 053700000053713

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFrontage RD
CrossesBennet Bayou
Location1.29 Mi. E. of JCT US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.49575, -92.06524
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic27 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage RD over Bennet 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD over Bennet Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.