US Bridges

Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.17 MI So of LA 526 · Structure no. 040932241935211

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,808 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgoldrick Drive
CrossesLincoln Memorial Ditch
Location0.17 MI So of LA 526
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40257, -93.87053
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2019)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgoldrick Drive over Lincoln Memorial Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.