US Bridges

Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI W. of U.S. 80 · Structure no. 040932286935141

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Paige RD
CrossesBickham Bayou
Location1.8 MI W. of U.S. 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47705, -93.85712
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Paige RD over Bickham Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.