US Bridges

Hodge RD over I-20

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI East of East Int O · Structure no. 053304510831321

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodge RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodge RD over I-20 in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,223 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesHodge RD
CrossesI-20
Location3.4 MI East of East Int O
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.32096, -90.9618
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2021)
Projected traffic2,223 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hodge RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodge RD over I-20 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hodge RD over I-20 carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hodge RD over I-20?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hodge RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.