US Bridges

Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.62 MI N of LA 525 · Structure no. 040900000040439

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolworth RD
CrossesBoggy Bayou
Location2.62 MI N of LA 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.37428, -93.90015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2019)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woolworth RD over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.