US Bridges

Pines RD over Bickham Bayou

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 040932276935191

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines RD over Bickham Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Pines RD over Bickham Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,620 by 1999. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPines RD
CrossesBickham Bayou
Location0.7 MI N of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.46064, -93.86559
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (1979)
Projected traffic4,620 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pines RD over Bickham Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pines RD over Bickham 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 Pines RD over Bickham Bayou carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Pines RD over Bickham Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pines RD over Bickham Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.