US Bridges

Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Miles East of LA 3 · Structure no. 040800000300446

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesViking DR
CrossesTrib. to Macks Bayou
Location1.7 Miles East of LA 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.55291, -93.69671
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viking DR over Trib. to Macks 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 Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Viking DR over Trib. to Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.