US Bridges

Fair ST over Hudson Street

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI W of LA171 · Structure no. 040932285934731

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair ST over Hudson Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair ST over Hudson Street 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1999. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFair ST
CrossesHudson Street
Location0.6 MI W of LA171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.47513, -93.78863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1979)
Projected traffic220 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair ST over Hudson Street built?

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

What condition is Fair ST over Hudson Street 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 Fair ST over Hudson Street carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Fair ST over Hudson Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fair ST over Hudson Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.