Vanveville Rd over Willow Chute Bayou
Bossier Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Vanveville Rd over Willow Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 870 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 74 of the 269 inventoried bridges in Bossier Parish rated good (27.5%); 41 (15.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 30 ft |
| Location | 1.1 mi e of la 3 |
| NBI structure number | 040800000040447 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bossier Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0020 over Ramp J-2 | 1965 | 71,593 | Fair |
| I0020 over Traffic Street | 1966 | 71,593 | Fair |
| I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road | 1966 | 71,593 | Fair |
| I0020 over US 71 Kcsrr Ramp SW | 1966 | 71,593 | Fair |
| I0020 over La 72/OLD Minden Rd. | 1967 | 71,593 | Fair |
| I0020 over Icg RR | 1967 | 71,593 | Fair |
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