US Bridges

Murphy ST over KCS RR

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI E of US 80 · Structure no. 040900000040428

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy ST over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy ST over KCS RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2028. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy ST
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.05 MI E of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49994, -93.75342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2008)
Projected traffic14,410 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy ST over KCS RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy ST over KCS RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Murphy ST over KCS RR carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Murphy ST over KCS RR?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy ST over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.