US Bridges

Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi.S. LA.511 · Structure no. 040932262935531

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 284 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDinkins Drive
CrossesDinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr
Location0.3 Mi.S. LA.511
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43815, -93.92492
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2019)
Projected traffic284 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Dinkins Drive over Dinkins Dr.@mo.Pac.Rr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.