US Bridges

LA0017 over Bogzack Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI South of LA 877 · Structure no. 054200510508801

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0017 over Bogzack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0017 over Bogzack Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,279 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0017
CrossesBogzack Creek
Location.3 MI South of LA 877
RouteState Highway 17
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.57805, -91.4881
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2021)
Projected traffic4,279 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0017 over Bogzack Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0017 over Bogzack Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0017 over Bogzack Creek carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0017 over Bogzack Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns LA0017 over Bogzack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.