US Bridges

Hosston Rodessa RD over Gray Branch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040932575935811

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Gray Branch is a concrete slab carrying Hosston Rodessa RD over Gray Branch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

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 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHosston Rodessa RD
CrossesGray Branch
Location0.75 MI East of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.95851, -93.9684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 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 width29 ft (8.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosston Rodessa RD over Gray Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosston Rodessa RD over Gray Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hosston Rodessa RD over Gray Branch carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hosston Rodessa RD over Gray Branch?

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 Gray Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.