US Bridges

Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 071000310506981

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,402
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 19,402 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,342 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRuth ST
CrossesDinde Bayou
Location1.0 MI N of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22411, -93.37632
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,402 (2019)
Projected traffic21,342 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruth ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou carry?

About 19,402 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ruth ST over Dinde Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.