US Bridges

Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI West of US 171 · Structure no. 040932272934701

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 717 by 1999. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaggoner Ave
CrossesBrush Bayou
Location0.1 MI West of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4539, -93.78305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (1979)
Projected traffic717 by 1999
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 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 Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou 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 Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Waggoner Ave over Brush Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.