US Bridges

Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI S of I-20 · Structure no. 054232259914171

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2021. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBee Bayou RD
CrossesCow Bayou
Location1.7 MI S of I-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.43111, -91.69627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2001)
Projected traffic770 by 2021
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Bayou RD over Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.