US Bridges

Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.04M E of Caddo RD 143 · Structure no. 040932210935161

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib is a concrete slab carrying Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBranchwood DR
CrossesBuchanan Bayou Trib
Location0.04M E of Caddo RD 143
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.35057, -93.861
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic44 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Branchwood DR over Buchanan Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.