US Bridges

Range Road over Red Chute Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI E Lindberg RD · Structure no. AFLAAWUB08038

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road over Red Chute Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Road over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRange Road
CrossesRed Chute Bayou
Location1.8 MI E Lindberg RD
Coordinates32.50909, -93.60354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Red Chute Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road over Red Chute 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road over Red Chute Bayou carry?

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

How long is Range Road over Red Chute Bayou?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Red Chute Bayou?

It is owned by the Air Force.