US Bridges

Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. S. of LA 538 · Structure no. 040900000040420

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree is a steel culvert carrying Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy RD
CrossesTributary to Mccain Cree
Location0.3 Mi. S. of LA 538
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5982, -93.84568
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Roy RD over Tributary to Mccain Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.