US Bridges

Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. No. of LA 52 · Structure no. 040932242934681

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,686
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,454 by 1999. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston DR
CrossesBrookwood Ditch
Location0.3 Mi. No. of LA 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40553, -93.78047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,686 (1979)
Projected traffic8,454 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch carry?

About 7,686 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston DR over Brookwood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.