US Bridges

Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles East of LA 163 · Structure no. 046032273932201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau is a concrete culvert carrying Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDement RD
CrossesTrib. to Lake Bistineau
Location2.0 Miles East of LA 163
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.45509, -93.36817
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic88 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Dement RD over Trib. to Lake Bistineau?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.