US Bridges

Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 Miles East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932248935481

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,015
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou in Caddo 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.

It carries about 4,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,416 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesShirley Francis RD
CrossesTrib. to Boggy Bayou
Location3.1 Miles East of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.41352, -93.91622
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,015 (2020)
Projected traffic4,416 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou built?

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

What condition is Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou carry?

About 4,015 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Shirley Francis RD over Trib. to Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.