US Bridges

Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of Caddo RD 6 · Structure no. 040932355935531

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw Lane
CrossesChoctaw Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of Caddo RD 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5915, -93.92203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2019)
Projected traffic25 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

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 Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choctaw Lane over 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 Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw Lane over Choctaw Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.