US Bridges

Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch

Poor

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.62 MI E of US 165 S · Structure no. 053732172920371

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2024. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBasco Lane
CrossesCalloway Ditch
Location1.62 MI E of US 165 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.28709, -92.06351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2004)
Projected traffic82 by 2024
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Basco Lane over Calloway Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.