US Bridges

Patton Street over Dinde Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000071010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,593
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Street over Dinde Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Patton Street over Dinde Bayou 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 3,593 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,952 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatton Street
CrossesDinde Bayou
Location0.3 MI E of LA 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21287, -93.35405
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,593 (2019)
Projected traffic3,952 by 2039
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 Patton Street over Dinde Bayou built?

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

What condition is Patton Street over Dinde Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Patton Street over Dinde Bayou carry?

About 3,593 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Patton Street over Dinde Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Street over Dinde Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.