US Bridges

Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch

FairPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 9.5 MI NE of Rt 63 E · Structure no. 623230363904531

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch in Livingston 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGene Hughes RD
CrossesWest Hog Branch
Location9.5 MI NE of Rt 63 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.60494, -90.75628
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch built?

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

What condition is Gene Hughes RD over West Hog 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Hughes RD over West Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.