US Bridges

I0020 over Boggy Branch

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI East of LA 154 · Structure no. 040704510411571

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Boggy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Boggy Branch in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,514 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,265 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 274 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location4.5 MI East of LA 154
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.56536, -92.9775
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width274 ft (83.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,514 (2021)
Projected traffic41,265 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I0020 over Boggy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 37,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 274 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.