US Bridges

Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B.

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. East of Vivian · Structure no. 040932518940121

Built
1983
42 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

Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B. is a concrete slab carrying Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B. in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVivian Airport RD
CrossesViv-Apt RD Trby James B.
Location1.3 Mi. East of Vivian
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.86264, -94.02143
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 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 width29 ft (8.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B. 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 Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B. carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B.?

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 Vivian Airport RD over Viv-Apt RD Trby James B.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.