US Bridges

Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Mi. North of LA 170 · Structure no. 040932503935501

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMailbox RD
CrossesTrib to Black Bayou
Location1.8 Mi. North of LA 170
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.83695, -93.91441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic41 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mailbox RD over Trib to Black 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 Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mailbox RD over Trib to Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.