US Bridges

Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River

PoorPosted for load

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 M E of LA 19 · Structure no. 611930534910331

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilison-Clinton RD
CrossesComite River
Location4.2 M E of LA 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.89072, -91.05301
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wilison-Clinton RD over Comite River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.