Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou
FairSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.67M East of I-59 · Structure no. 625230238894231
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Honey Island Swamp over Wooly Bayou?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.