US Bridges

US0080 over Boone Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI West of US371 · Structure no. 046000010404221

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,052
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Boone Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Boone Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 4,052 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,457 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesBoone Creek
Location1.9 MI West of US371
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.58611, -93.3774
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,052 (2021)
Projected traffic4,457 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Boone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Boone Creek carry?

About 4,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Boone Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.