US Bridges

Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. N. of LA 3132 · Structure no. 040932254934581

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,042
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus is a concrete culvert carrying Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus 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 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 14,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,446 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesLinwood Ave Trby to Brus
Location0.2 Mi. N. of LA 3132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42365, -93.76307
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,042 (1979)
Projected traffic15,446 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus built?

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

What condition is Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus carry?

About 14,042 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over Linwood Ave Trby to Brus?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.