US Bridges

Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI East of Kennedy Av · Structure no. 040932273934851

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 1999. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrosby Road
CrossesHollywood Ditch
Location0.1 MI East of Kennedy Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54431, -93.81582
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1979)
Projected traffic165 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 Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosby 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 Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crosby Road over Hollywood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.