Parkwood DR over Black Bayou
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · West Monroe · Structure no. 053732304920911
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkwood DR over Black Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Parkwood DR over Black Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 1999. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkwood DR over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parkwood DR over Black Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Parkwood DR over Black Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Parkwood DR over Black Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Parkwood DR over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.