LA0027 over Dinde Bayou
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 071008102702452
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,973
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Dinde Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Dinde Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,470 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Dinde Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Dinde Bayou carry?
About 14,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Dinde Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Dinde Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.