US Bridges

Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. No. of LA 30 · Structure no. 040932297934241

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

About this bridge

Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail is a concrete slab carrying Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFant Parkway NB
CrossesBycycle Trail
Location0.5 Mi. No. of LA 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.49524, -93.70811
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail built?

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

What condition is Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail 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 Bycycle Trail carry?

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

How long is Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fant Parkway NB over Bycycle Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.