US Bridges

Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.11 MI West of Linear ST · Structure no. 040932327934911

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillis Street
CrossesMartin L King DR Ditch
Location0.11 MI West of Linear ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.54543, -93.8177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch 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 Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Street over Martin L King DR Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.