US Bridges

Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B.

FairPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI W of US 71 in · Structure no. 040932509935301

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
268 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B. is a concrete slab carrying Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B. in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2039. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHuckaby RD
CrossesHuckaby Rd. Kelly B.
Location1.5 MI W of US 71 in
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.84814, -93.88371
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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly 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 Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B.?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Huckaby RD over Huckaby Rd. Kelly B.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.