US Bridges

Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 3048 · Structure no. 054232259914341

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou in Richland 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2021. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPony Greer RD
CrossesBurns Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of LA 3048
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.43489, -91.72366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2001)
Projected traffic330 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 Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou built?

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

What condition is Pony Greer RD over Burns 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 Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pony Greer RD over Burns Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.