US Bridges

W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI W. of LA 385 · Structure no. 071030117931401

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,015
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 14,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,416 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Sale RD
CrossesContraband Bayou
Location0.9 MI W. of LA 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18354, -93.23398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,015 (2019)
Projected traffic15,416 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 W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sale RD over Contraband 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou carry?

About 14,015 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W. Sale RD over Contraband Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.