W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. W of LA 385 · Structure no. 071000000070002
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,776
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,776 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,953 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou carry?
About 11,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.