US Bridges

Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. South of LA 511 · Structure no. 040932250935691

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBea Lane
CrossesTrib. to Gilmer Bayou
Location1.0 Mi. South of LA 511
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42744, -93.93781
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic41 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bea Lane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bea Lane over Trib. to Gilmer Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.