US Bridges

Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M South of Kings HWY · Structure no. 040932287934391

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,242
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre is a concrete culvert carrying Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre 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 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 2,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,466 by 2008. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Ave
CrossesBayou Pierre
Location0.5 M South of Kings HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47785, -93.73123
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (1988)
Projected traffic2,466 by 2008
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 Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre built?

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

What condition is Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Ave over Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.