US Bridges

Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040932303934621

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1999. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbie Street
CrossesTrib. Cross Bayou
Location1.1 MI North of I-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50539, -93.77063
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1979)
Projected traffic220 by 1999
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 Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbie Street over Trib. Cross 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Abbie Street over Trib. Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.