US Bridges

East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S. of Industrial D · Structure no. AFLAAWUB06103

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou is a concrete slab carrying East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Gate Bridge
CrossesMacks Bayou
Location0.1 MI S. of Industrial D
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52561, -93.67564
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Gate Bridge over Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the Air Force.