US Bridges

Sibley RD over Black Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. N. of LA 162 · Structure no. 040800000040422

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sibley RD over Black Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sibley RD over Black Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSibley RD
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location1.0 Mi. N. of LA 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.70774, -93.73354
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sibley RD over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sibley RD over Black Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Sibley RD over Black Bayou carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sibley RD over Black Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sibley RD over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.