US Bridges

Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 071030144932251

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,938
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,938 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,231 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrousdale RD
CrossesVerdine Bayou
Location0.8 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24059, -93.29092
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2021)
Projected traffic3,231 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trousdale RD over Verdine 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 Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Trousdale RD over Verdine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.