US Bridges

Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. S. of Keithville- · Structure no. 040900000300048

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSparks-Davis RD
CrossesTrib to Buchanan Bayou
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Keithville-
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.32447, -93.88977
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sparks-Davis RD over Trib to Buchanan Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.