US Bridges

Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch

PoorPosted for load

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.13 Mi. North of US 84 · Structure no. 086431524925231

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBryan Kelly
CrossesLime Branch
Location1.13 Mi. North of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.87264, -92.8715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan Kelly over Lime Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.