US Bridges

Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 M. W. of US 71 · Structure no. 040932546935421

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHosston Rodessa RD
CrossesTrib.To Blacklake Bayou
Location2.0 M. W. of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.91048, -93.90402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic62 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake Bayou built?

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

What condition is Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake Bayou carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hosston Rodessa RD over Trib.To Blacklake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.