US Bridges

Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932353935861

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBlanchard Latex RD
CrossesTR to Shettleworth Bayou
Location0.3 Mi. East of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.58892, -93.97679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 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 traffic76 (2019)
Projected traffic83 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blanchard Latex RD over TR to Shettleworth Bayou?

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 TR to Shettleworth Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.