US Bridges

Huckaby RD over I-49

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.47 Mi. W. of US 71 · Structure no. 040900000040389

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,262
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huckaby RD over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huckaby RD over I-49 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,262 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,288 by 2036. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHuckaby RD
CrossesI-49
Location0.47 Mi. W. of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.84539, -93.86834
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,262 (2016)
Projected traffic11,288 by 2036
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huckaby RD over I-49 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huckaby RD over I-49 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Huckaby RD over I-49 carry?

About 10,262 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Huckaby RD over I-49?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Huckaby RD over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.