Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 0.48 Mi. E. of La. 159 · Structure no. 046032510931461
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pistol Thomas RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pistol Thomas RD over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.