Gray RD over Vinton Canal
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI W of LA 108 · Structure no. 071030096933401
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gray RD over Vinton Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gray RD over Vinton Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 706 vehicles a day, projected to reach 776 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gray RD over Vinton Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gray RD over Vinton Canal 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 Gray RD over Vinton Canal carry?
About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Gray RD over Vinton Canal?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gray RD over Vinton Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.