US Bridges

Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B.

PoorPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Miles E of Int. US 71 · Structure no. 040932529935191

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B. in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHosston River RD
CrossesHosston R. RD Kelly B.
Location0.8 Miles E of Int. US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.88237, -93.8649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2019)
Projected traffic161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B. carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hosston River RD over Hosston R. RD Kelly B.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.