US Bridges

Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 040932262934631

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2000. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWyngate Circle
CrossesVirginia Ave. Ditch
Location1.3 MI East of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43514, -93.77167
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1980)
Projected traffic660 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wyngate Circle over Virginia Ave. Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.