US Bridges

Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 5.05 FR 0DE to · Structure no. 054232246914381

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 1994. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMclemore RD
CrossesBee Bayou
LocationLogmi 5.05 FR 0DE to
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.40984, -91.73094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1974)
Projected traffic352 by 1994
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mclemore RD over Bee Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.