US Bridges

Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. No. of LA 30 · Structure no. 040932296934231

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,678
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl is a concrete slab carrying Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,445 by 1999. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFant Parkway NB
CrossesOld Red R.Chanl
Location0.3 Mi. No. of LA 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.49371, -93.7053
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,678 (1979)
Projected traffic8,445 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl carry?

About 7,678 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fant Parkway NB over Old Red R.Chanl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.