US Bridges

Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI S of Hollywood · Structure no. 040932274934861

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,531 by 1999. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKennedy DR
CrossesHollywood Ditch
Location0.03 MI S of Hollywood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.45608, -93.81009
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (1979)
Projected traffic1,531 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy DR over Hollywood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.