US Bridges

Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles West of LA 17 · Structure no. 056200000400091

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHill Church RD
CrossesTiger Bayou
Location0.6 Miles West of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.96229, -91.33968
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Church RD over Tiger 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Church RD over Tiger Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.