Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib
PoorBossier Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI W of LA 157 · Structure no. 040800000300462
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Linton-Bellevue RD over Bodcau Bayou Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.