US Bridges

W. Crocker ST over Dinde Bayou

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of W Parish RD · Structure no. 071000000070260

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Crocker ST over Dinde Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W. Crocker ST over Dinde 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Crocker ST
CrossesDinde Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of W Parish RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.22636, -93.38116
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 W. Crocker ST over Dinde Bayou built?

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

What condition is W. Crocker ST over Dinde 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W. Crocker ST over Dinde Bayou carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W. Crocker ST over Dinde Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W. Crocker ST over Dinde Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.