US Bridges

Green Acres Blvd over Trib. to Macks Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of HWY 3 · Structure no. 040832338934331

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Acres Blvd over Trib. to Macks Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Green Acres Blvd over Trib. to 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 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreen Acres Blvd
CrossesTrib. to Macks Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of HWY 3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.56825, -93.7259
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Acres Blvd over Trib. to Macks Bayou built?

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

What condition is Green Acres Blvd 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 Green Acres Blvd over Trib. to Macks Bayou carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Green Acres Blvd 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns Green Acres Blvd over Trib. to Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.