Mccance RD over Posten Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBossier Parish, Louisiana · 6.0 MI N of HWY 537 · Structure no. 040833010934591
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 137 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mccance RD over Posten Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccance RD over Posten Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mccance RD over Posten Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mccance RD over Posten 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 Mccance RD over Posten Bayou carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Mccance RD over Posten Bayou?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mccance RD over Posten Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.