US Bridges

Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 Mi. S. of Broadway a · Structure no. 084031171922641

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,767
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,767 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,443 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEddie Williams Ave
CrossesHynson Bayou
Location0.09 Mi. S. of Broadway a
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.28559, -92.4401
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,767 (2021)
Projected traffic7,443 by 2041
Trucks—
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 Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou carry?

About 6,767 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eddie Williams Ave over Hynson Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.