Hood RD over Colyell Creek
PoorPosted for loadLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 10.7 MI SE of LA 447 · Structure no. 623230238904891
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 92 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hood RD over Colyell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hood RD over Colyell Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hood RD over Colyell Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hood RD over Colyell 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hood RD over Colyell Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hood RD over Colyell Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hood RD over Colyell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.