US Bridges

E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W of Alexander Ave · Structure no. 040932285934391

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib is a concrete culvert carrying E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,519 by 2008. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Elmwood RD
CrossesBayou Pierre Trib
Location0.1 MI W of Alexander Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.47543, -93.73315
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (1988)
Projected traffic1,519 by 2008
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 E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib 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 E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns E. Elmwood RD over Bayou Pierre Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.