US Bridges

307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of Twining RD · Structure no. AFLAAWUB06806

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou is a concrete slab carrying 307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries307 Hq Bridge
CrossesMacks Bayou
Location0.6 MI S of Twining RD
Coordinates32.48676, -93.66634
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 307 Hq 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 307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 307 Hq Bridge over Macks Bayou?

It is owned by the Air Force.