US Bridges

Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 MI N of I-220 · Structure no. 040800000000157

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,335
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,868 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwan Lake RD
CrossesWillow Chute Bayou
Location0.50 MI N of I-220
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.56525, -93.6812
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,335 (2020)
Projected traffic5,868 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou carry?

About 5,335 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Lake RD over Willow Chute Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.