US Bridges

Blanchard-Furrh RD over Shettleworth Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. E. of LA 169 · Structure no. 040900000040444

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard-Furrh RD over Shettleworth Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Blanchard-Furrh RD over Shettleworth 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchard-Furrh RD
CrossesShettleworth Bayou
Location2.5 Mi. E. of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.56657, -93.93675
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-Furrh RD over Shettleworth Bayou built?

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

What condition is Blanchard-Furrh RD over Shettleworth 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-Furrh RD over Shettleworth Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blanchard-Furrh RD over Shettleworth Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard-Furrh RD over Shettleworth Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.