US Bridges

W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI E of HWY 171 · Structure no. 040932269934671

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 62nd ST
CrossesCourtesy Lane Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of HWY 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44927, -93.77832
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W. 62nd ST over Courtesy Lane Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.