US Bridges

Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. East of LA 173 · Structure no. 040932350935381

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill RD
CrossesTrib. to Choctaw Bayou
Location0.7 Mi. East of LA 173
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.58418, -93.88059
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill RD over Trib. to Choctaw Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.