US Bridges

Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner Bayou

FairPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. East of Tex.Line · Structure no. 040932384940151

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMooringsport-Latex
CrossesGardner Bayou
Location1.1 Mi. East of Tex.Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.64019, -94.02545
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner Bayou carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner Bayou?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mooringsport-Latex over Gardner Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.