Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou
PoorRichland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 2.96 FR 443 to · Structure no. 054232322913841
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou in Richland 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 1994. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fortenberry RD over Boggy Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.