US Bridges

United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040932586940081

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib is a concrete slab carrying United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnited Gas RD No 3
CrossesBlack Bayou Trib
Location1.0 M East of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.97698, -94.01325
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns United Gas RD No 3 over Black Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.