US Bridges

Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.1M North of Shed RD · Structure no. 040832337933901

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,596 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,755 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 750 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHickory Ridge
CrossesMacks Bayou
Location0.1M North of Shed RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.56154, -93.64925
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width750 ft (228.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2021)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2041
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 Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 750 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Ridge over Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.