US Bridges

Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040900000040020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeedway Drive
CrossesTrib. to Cross Bayou
Location0.2 Miles East of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45127, -93.97476
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic27 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 Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Speedway Drive over Trib. to Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.