US Bridges

Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI S of Patch Street · Structure no. 071030125932211

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,930 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWright RD
CrossesLittle Dinde Bayou
Location0.2 MI S of Patch Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20624, -93.36772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2021)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright RD over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wright RD over Little Dinde Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.