South Caddo Parish along US 171
Asphalt Paving in Keithville, LA
Rural acreage and long drives just south of Shreveport.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote: base depth and asphalt thickness spelled out
- Drainage checked before any new asphalt is placed
Paving Acreage South of Shreveport
Asphalt paving in Keithville usually means long driveways on rural acreage. Keithville is an unincorporated community in Caddo Parish south of Shreveport, along U.S. Route 171, at about 197 feet of elevation. It grew up in the early 1880s where the Southern Pacific and Houston-Shreveport railroads met on land owned by the Keith brothers, and it has kept a country feel even as Shreveport commuters have moved in.
Long drives need edges and drainage
A long driveway has a lot of edge, and edges are where rural asphalt fails. We compact the base wider than the paved surface, shape a crown or cross slope so water runs off, and backfill soil along the sides once the asphalt cools. Where a drive crosses a low spot, we check whether it needs a culvert.
Gravel conversions
Most Keithville drives start as gravel. We regrade and reuse sound rock as part of the base, add stone where it has thinned and pave over it. You can pave the stretch nearest the house first and extend later.
Highways
I-49, US 171 and Louisiana Highways 169, 525 and 789 serve the area. Properties connecting to any of those state or federal routes need a Louisiana DOTD access connection permit for work in the right-of-way, including the culvert under the driveway.
Unincorporated
Keithville has no town government, so for work on parish roads we check Caddo Parish requirements.
Costs on rural drives
Rural drives are priced mostly by length, width and base condition. HomeGuide's national figure of $5 to $12 or more per square foot applies, but reusing sound gravel and keeping the width to what you need can bring the total down. We measure the full length and price it in sections so you can decide how much to pave now.
Equipment and trucks
Many Keithville properties have shops, trailers or farm equipment. Where heavy loads travel or park, we add base depth and asphalt thickness so the drive does not rut under them in summer heat.
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.What to Know in Keithville
- Railroad origins. Keithville emerged in the early 1880s where the Southern Pacific and Houston-Shreveport railroads met on land owned by the Keith brothers.
- Unincorporated. Keithville is an unincorporated community in Caddo Parish, at about 197 feet of elevation, ZIP code 71047.
- Roads. Interstate 49, U.S. Route 171 and Louisiana Highways 169, 525 and 789 serve the community.
Our Services in Keithville, LA
Keithville Questions
Can you pave a quarter-mile driveway?
Yes. Long drives are common here. We can pave all of it or in phases.
Will my drive need a culvert?
If it crosses a ditch or a low spot where water flows, yes. On a state highway, DOTD sets the culvert in the access permit.
Who regulates driveways in Keithville?
Caddo Parish on parish roads, and Louisiana DOTD on state and U.S. highways.
Can you pave around my shop?
Yes. Shop aprons and parking areas get a heavier section where trucks and equipment turn.
Free Estimates in Keithville, LA
Free estimates in Keithville and south Caddo Parish.
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