US Bridges

Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI East of LA 1-US 71 · Structure no. 040932312934481

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
633 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,190
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 11,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,309 by 2010. The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClyde Fant Pkwy
CrossesCross Bayou
Location0.5 MI East of LA 1-US 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51923, -93.74717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length633 ft (192.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,190 (1990)
Projected traffic12,309 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou 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 Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou carry?

About 11,190 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou?

The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Fant Pkwy over Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.