US Bridges

Rohner RD over Williams Branch

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M N of LA 43 · Structure no. 624630450904011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rohner RD over Williams Branch is a concrete slab carrying Rohner RD over Williams Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2008. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRohner RD
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location1.8 M N of LA 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.75758, -90.67214
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1988)
Projected traffic220 by 2008
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 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 Rohner RD over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rohner RD over Williams Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rohner RD over Williams Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Rohner RD over Williams Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rohner RD over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.