US Bridges

Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Ml SE of LA 123 · Structure no. 082200000080677

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillett Loop RD
CrossesBear Branch
Location1.5 Ml SE of LA 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.59268, -92.49234
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Willett Loop RD over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.