US Bridges

Oliver RD over Bryant Branch

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI NW of I-20 · Structure no. 053732315920631

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver RD over Bryant Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oliver RD over Bryant Branch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,400 by 2020. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOliver RD
CrossesBryant Branch
Location1.1 MI NW of I-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.52459, -92.10453
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2000)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2020
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

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 Oliver RD over Bryant Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver RD over Bryant Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oliver RD over Bryant Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Oliver RD over Bryant Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver RD over Bryant Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.