US Bridges

Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo

FairPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 040932546934971

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo is a concrete slab carrying Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHosston Miller Blf
CrossesTributary to Stumpy Bayo
Location3.5 MI E of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.90967, -93.82921
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo 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 Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hosston Miller Blf over Tributary to Stumpy Bayo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.