US Bridges

Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of HWY 72 · Structure no. 040832313934301

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesTrib. to Macks Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of HWY 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52227, -93.70241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou 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 Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over Trib. to Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.