US Bridges

Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.6M East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932353935821

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib is a concrete slab carrying Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchard Latex RD
CrossesShettleworth Bayou Trib
Location0.6M East of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.58884, -93.97081
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2019)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib 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 Shettleworth Bayou Trib carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard Latex RD over Shettleworth Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.