US Bridges

LA 0027 over Little Bayou Dinde

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.21 MI N of LA 108 · Structure no. 071000000071002

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

About this bridge

LA 0027 over Little Bayou Dinde is a concrete slab carrying LA 0027 over Little 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,859 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA 0027
CrossesLittle Bayou Dinde
Location1.21 MI N of LA 108
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates30.20086, -93.35863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 Little Bayou Dinde built?

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

What condition is LA 0027 over Little Bayou Dinde in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does LA 0027 over Little Bayou Dinde carry?

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

How long is LA 0027 over Little Bayou Dinde?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA 0027 over Little Bayou Dinde?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.