US Bridges

Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI N. of US 80 · Structure no. 040832334933491

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTall Timbers Blvd
CrossesTall Timbers Lateral
Location0.01 MI N. of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.55693, -93.58128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral 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 Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Tall Timbers Blvd over Tall Timbers Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.