US Bridges

Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI N of LA 586 · Structure no. 056232557912251

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPulltight RD
CrossesTiger Bayou
Location0.7 MI N of LA 586
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.92567, -91.3751
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2019)
Projected traffic184 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pulltight RD over Tiger Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.