LA5941 over Bennet Bayou
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 6.59 MI E of LA 15 · Structure no. 053703260106591
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,579
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA5941 over Bennet Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA5941 over Bennet Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,579 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,436 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA5941 over Bennet Bayou built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA5941 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 LA5941 over Bennet Bayou carry?
About 8,579 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA5941 over Bennet Bayou?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns LA5941 over Bennet Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.