South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI N of US80 · Structure no. 040932292935051
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,286
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou is a concrete slab carrying South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,414 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou carry?
About 1,286 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.