US Bridges

Self RD over Horseshoe Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 MI W. of US 71 · Structure no. 040932448935081

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Self RD over Horseshoe Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Self RD over Horseshoe 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 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSelf RD
CrossesHorseshoe Bayou
Location0.75 MI W. of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.74585, -93.8477
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Self RD over Horseshoe Bayou built?

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

What condition is Self RD over Horseshoe 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 Self RD over Horseshoe Bayou carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Self RD over Horseshoe Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Self RD over Horseshoe Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.