US Bridges

Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI S of LA 2 · Structure no. 056200000050280

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou in West Carroll 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 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 952 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,047 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSkinner LN
CrossesLyon Bayou
Location2.0 MI S of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.83751, -91.38326
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2019)
Projected traffic1,047 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou built?

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

What condition is Skinner LN over Lyon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Skinner LN over Lyon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.