US Bridges

Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.27 MI N of LA.60 · Structure no. 625900000620321

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBens Ford Road
CrossesBogue Lusa Creek
Location0.27 MI N of LA.60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.76853, -89.90595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bens Ford Road over Bogue Lusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.