US Bridges

Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 040932278934421

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,558
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,813 by 1999. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOckley Drive
CrossesBayou Pierre
Location0.9 MI West of LA 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.46426, -93.73624
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,558 (1979)
Projected traffic2,813 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 Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre carry?

About 2,558 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ockley Drive over Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.