US Bridges

US0080 over KCS Railroad

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 1.16 MI West of US 371 · Structure no. 046000010405461

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,052
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over KCS Railroad in Webster 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 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 4,052 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,457 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location1.16 MI West of US 371
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.58815, -93.3565
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,052 (2021)
Projected traffic4,457 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0080 over KCS Railroad built?

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

What condition is US0080 over KCS Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 4,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.