US Bridges

LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.74 MI N of LA 108 · Structure no. 071000000071001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,872
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde is a concrete slab carrying LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 19,872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,859 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA 0027
CrossesBayou Dinde
Location0.74 MI N of LA 108
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates30.19412, -93.3586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,872 (2021)
Projected traffic21,859 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde carry?

About 19,872 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA 0027 over Bayou Dinde?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.