US Bridges

Fant Parkway SB over Bycycle Trail

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. No. of LA 30 · Structure no. 040932297934242

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 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 SB over Bycycle Trail is a concrete slab carrying Fant Parkway SB 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesFant Parkway SB
CrossesBycycle Trail
Location0.5 Mi. No. of LA 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49526, -93.70861
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 (13.1 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 SB over Bycycle Trail built?

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

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

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

How long is Fant Parkway SB 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 SB over Bycycle Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.