US Bridges

Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou

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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000070252

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,353
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,988 by 2041. The structure is 1,286 ft (392 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Spanish Trail
CrossesK.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou
Location3.4 MI E of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24748, -93.30352
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,286 ft (392 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,353 (2021)
Projected traffic6,988 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou carry?

About 6,353 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou?

The structure is 1,286 ft (392 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spanish Trail over K.C.S.R.R. Verdine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.