LA0108 over Dinde Bayou
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. S. of I - 10 · Structure no. 071008101904252
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 720 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,625
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0108 over Dinde Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0108 over Dinde Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,887 by 2043. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0108 over Dinde Bayou built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0108 over Dinde Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0108 over Dinde Bayou carry?
About 2,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0108 over Dinde Bayou?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0108 over Dinde Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.