US Bridges

Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI NE of LA 17 · Structure no. 054232337912931

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2021. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Church Lane
CrossesBogzack Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.561, -91.49147
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic110 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Church Lane over Bogzack 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Church Lane over Bogzack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.