US Bridges

Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Under Sicard Overpass · Structure no. 053700000400712

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRifle Range RD
CrossesBennet Bayou
LocationUnder Sicard Overpass
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52951, -92.03054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic440 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rifle Range RD over Bennet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range RD over Bennet Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.