US Bridges

Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 200 Ft.East of Bethu · Structure no. 040932277934901

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,035 by 1999. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaywood Drive
CrossesHollywood Ditch
Location200 Ft.East of Bethu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4617, -93.8166
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (1979)
Projected traffic2,035 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haywood Drive 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 Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Haywood Drive over Hollywood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.