Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W. of LA 132 · Structure no. 582132209914211
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 1999. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bobby Woods RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.