US Bridges

Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI West of US HWY 72 · Structure no. 040932535935301

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib is a concrete slab carrying Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHosston Rodessa RD
CrossesBlack Bayou Trib
Location0.25 MI West of US HWY 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.89214, -93.88476
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic64 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 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 Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hosston Rodessa RD over Black Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.