US Bridges

South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mile East of US 171 · Structure no. 040900000300179

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 826 vehicles a day, projected to reach 908 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Brookwood
CrossesBrookwood Ditch
Location1.0 Mile East of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.40653, -93.7825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2019)
Projected traffic908 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch 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 South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns South Brookwood over Brookwood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.