US Bridges

Kingston RD over Brush Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Mi. So. of LA 526 · Structure no. 040932221934721

Built
2006
19 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

Kingston RD over Brush Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Kingston RD over Brush Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKingston RD
CrossesBrush Bayou
Location2.0 Mi. So. of LA 526
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.36682, -93.78593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston RD over Brush Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston RD over Brush 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 Kingston RD over Brush Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kingston RD over Brush Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston RD over Brush Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.