US Bridges

W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Miles West of LA 44 · Structure no. 610300000610175

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib. is a concrete slab carrying W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib. in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Worthy RD
CrossesBayou Francois Trib.
Location1.5 Miles West of LA 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22538, -90.94592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic132 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Worthy RD over Bayou Francois Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.