US Bridges

LA0033 over Boggy Branch

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI North of LA 820 · Structure no. 053100690110211

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,474
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0033 over Boggy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0033 over Boggy Branch in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,474 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,021 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0033
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location.4 MI North of LA 820
RouteState Highway 33
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.6341, -92.52153
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,474 (2021)
Projected traffic6,021 by 2041
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0033 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is LA0033 over Boggy Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0033 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 5,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0033 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA0033 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.