US Bridges

Friendship RD over Caldwell B.

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI SE of LA 17S · Structure no. 041632130933981

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship RD over Caldwell B. is a concrete slab carrying Friendship RD over Caldwell B. in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFriendship RD
CrossesCaldwell B.
Location3.3 MI SE of LA 17S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.21676, -93.66365
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
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 Friendship RD over Caldwell B. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship RD over Caldwell B. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Friendship RD over Caldwell B. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Friendship RD over Caldwell B.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship RD over Caldwell B.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.