Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI N of US80 · Structure no. 040800000300434
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dogwood Trail over Red Chute 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Dogwood Trail over Red Chute Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.