US Bridges

Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. West of U.S. · Structure no. 040932274934881

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,084
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,092 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHollywood Avenue
CrossesCourtesy Lane Ditch
Location1.9 Mi. West of U.S.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45665, -93.81294
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,084 (1979)
Projected traffic11,092 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch carry?

About 10,084 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood Avenue over Courtesy Lane Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.