US Bridges

Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of Kennedy Av · Structure no. 040932272934841

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 1999. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMayfield Road
CrossesHollywood Ditch
Location0.2 MI East of Kennedy Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45391, -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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1979)
Projected traffic308 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayfield Road 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 Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mayfield Road over Hollywood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.