US Bridges

S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou

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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of LA 1256 · Structure no. 071030133932221

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,321
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou is a concrete slab carrying S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,453 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Huntington ST
CrossesDinde Bayou
Location0.4 MI S of LA 1256
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22424, -93.37733
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2019)
Projected traffic1,453 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 S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Huntington ST over Dinde Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.