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Pony Greer RD over Bee Bayou

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Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of LA 3048 · Structure no. 054232261914301

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pony Greer RD over Bee Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pony Greer RD over Bee 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPony Greer RD
CrossesBee Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of LA 3048
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43486, -91.71859
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 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
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2004)
Projected traffic385 by 2024
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pony Greer RD over Bee Bayou built?

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

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Pony Greer RD over Bee Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pony Greer RD over Bee Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.