US Bridges

Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Mi. East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932353935751

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B is a concrete slab carrying Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchard Latex RD
CrossesE.Fork of Shettleworth B
Location1.4 Mi. East of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.58852, -93.95811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B 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 Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard Latex RD over E.Fork of Shettleworth B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.