US Bridges

Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 0.81 M S of LA 177 · Structure no. 041631515932731

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBob Wilson RD
CrossesWallace Bayou
Location0.81 M S of LA 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.85909, -93.45554
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic396 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Wilson RD over Wallace 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Wilson RD over Wallace Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.