US Bridges

Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.68 MI East of Texas Sta · Structure no. 040900000014779

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRodessa ST Line RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.68 MI East of Texas Sta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.97387, -94.03159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic33 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Rodessa ST Line RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.