Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir
GoodBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E of Palmetto Road · Structure no. 040800000040816
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir 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 Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Linton Road over Black Bayou Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.