Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. W. Hwy. 3033 · Structure no. 053732273921261
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 1999. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Guyton RD over Drain to Cheniere Brake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.