US Bridges

Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · .5 Mi. W of Hwy. 60 · Structure no. 625930469895221

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,852 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis Ave.
CrossesBogue Lusa Creek
Location.5 Mi. W of Hwy. 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78231, -89.87365
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,320 (2020)
Projected traffic16,852 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek carry?

About 15,320 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Ave. over Bogue Lusa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.