US Bridges

US0080 over KCS RR

PoorPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 MI East Pf I-220 · Structure no. 040900010209141

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over KCS RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over KCS RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,856 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,041 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesKCS RR
Location5.9 MI East Pf I-220
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49238, -93.7643
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,856 (2021)
Projected traffic13,041 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over KCS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US0080 over KCS RR carry?

About 11,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over KCS RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.