US Bridges

US0065 over Bucknerbayou

Fair

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI South of LA 590 · Structure no. 585400200200811

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Bucknerbayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0065 over Bucknerbayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesBucknerbayou
Location2.6 MI South of LA 590
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.75823, -91.4742
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2021)
Projected traffic1,974 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0065 over Bucknerbayou built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 over Bucknerbayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US0065 over Bucknerbayou carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0065 over Bucknerbayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Bucknerbayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.