Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .88 Mi. East of Texas Sta · Structure no. 040900000014781
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rodessa ST Line RD over Black 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rodessa ST Line RD over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.