US Bridges

Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 040932289934451

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,856
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre is a concrete culvert carrying Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 21,856 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,041 by 1999. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY
CrossesBayou Pierre
Location1.2 MI West of LA 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48137, -93.74225
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,856 (1979)
Projected traffic24,041 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings HWY 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre carry?

About 21,856 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Kings HWY over Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.