US Bridges

Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Mi. N.E. Caddo Rd. 7 · Structure no. 040932247935351

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,921 by 1999. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuncombe RD
CrossesTrib to Gilmer Bayou
Location0.9 Mi. N.E. Caddo Rd. 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41096, -93.89144
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (1979)
Projected traffic2,921 by 1999
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Buncombe RD over Trib to Gilmer Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.