Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 0.4M South of LA 164 · Structure no. 046032319932031
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau in Webster 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau 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 Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe Bridge over Boat Channel/Bistineau?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.