US Bridges

Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 MI N. of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932430935321

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGamm RD Ext
CrossesMyricks Bayou
Location0.75 MI N. of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.71678, -93.88777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic39 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gamm RD Ext over Myricks Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.