US Bridges

I0020 over Macks Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S of I-20 · Structure no. 040804510204237

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Macks Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 23,105 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,415 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesI0020
CrossesMacks Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of I-20
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.52783, -93.67542
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,105 (2021)
Projected traffic25,415 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Macks Bayou carry?

About 23,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Macks Bayou?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.