US Bridges

Roy RD over Logan Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. South of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900000300232

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy RD over Logan Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Roy RD over Logan Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoy RD
CrossesLogan Bayou
Location0.2 Mi. South of LA 173
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.55126, -93.84604
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2011)
Projected traffic990 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy RD over Logan Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy RD over Logan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Roy RD over Logan Bayou carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roy RD over Logan Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Roy RD over Logan Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.