US Bridges

Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B.

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 Mi. W. of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900000040922

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B. is a concrete slab carrying Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B. in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlanchard Latex
CrossesTrib. to Choctaw B.
Location0.50 Mi. W. of LA 173
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.58339, -93.90031
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Trib. to Choctaw B. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B. carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B.?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard Latex over Trib. to Choctaw B.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.