US Bridges

Bosco Lane over Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles West of LA 133 · Structure no. 054200000700311

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bosco Lane over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bosco Lane over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesBosco Lane
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 Miles West of LA 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.27943, -92.0289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic165 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bosco Lane over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bosco Lane over Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bosco Lane over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bosco Lane over Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bosco Lane over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.