US Bridges

Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal

Poor

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 3.0M East LA 1190/LA 452 · Structure no. 080531075920151

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal in Avoyelles 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChuck Davis RD
CrossesBoggy Bayou Canal
Location3.0M East LA 1190/LA 452
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.12895, -92.0142
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal built?

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

What condition is Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Chuck Davis RD over Boggy Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.