US Bridges

Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI W of LA 169 · Structure no. 040900000040442

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBlanchard-Latex RD
CrossesTrib. to Piney Bayou
Location1.9 MI W of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59582, -94.01174
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic44 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard-Latex RD over Trib. to Piney Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.