US Bridges

Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of Kennedy Av · Structure no. 040932271934841

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 2000. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell at Broadway
CrossesHollywood Ditch
Location0.2 MI East of Kennedy Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45296, -93.80604
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1980)
Projected traffic352 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell at Broadway over Hollywood 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 Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns Powell at Broadway over Hollywood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.