US Bridges

Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 0.59 FR 384 to · Structure no. 582132052914131

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 627 by 1999. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillie Hill RD
CrossesBoggy Bayou
LocationLogmi 0.59 FR 384 to
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.08671, -91.68689
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (1979)
Projected traffic627 by 1999
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willie Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Hill RD over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.