US Bridges

Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 Mi. S. of US 371 · Structure no. 046032461932721

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBellvue/Atkins
CrossesBodcau Bayou
Location3.8 Mi. S. of US 371
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.76885, -93.45323
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bellvue/Atkins over Bodcau Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.