US Bridges

Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.43 MI West of Legardy S · Structure no. 040932328934911

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc is a concrete culvert carrying Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc 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 852 vehicles a day, projected to reach 937 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillie Mays Street
CrossesMartin L King Drive Ditc
Location0.43 MI West of Legardy S
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.54721, -93.8189
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2019)
Projected traffic937 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc built?

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

What condition is Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc 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 Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Mays Street over Martin L King Drive Ditc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.