US Bridges

Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou

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Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI E of HWY 71 · Structure no. 040832269933871

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Meadows
CrossesMacks Bayou
Location1.2 MI E of HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45194, -93.64756
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic33 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou 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 Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Meadows over Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.