US Bridges

I0020 over Caney Branch

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 040804510218311

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Caney Branch in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25,379 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,916 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesCaney Branch
Location2.8 MI East of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.57714, -93.4494
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,379 (2021)
Projected traffic27,916 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I0020 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Caney Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Caney Branch carry?

About 25,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.