Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.35 Mi. S of US 17 · Structure no. 040932304934631
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 935 by 2000. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elder Street over Tributary to 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 Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Elder Street over Tributary to Cross Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.