US Bridges

Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 M S of Old Spn. Trl · Structure no. 071030149931701

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningstar RD
CrossesVerdine Bayou
Location0.09 M S of Old Spn. Trl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24607, -93.29857
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningstar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morningstar RD over Verdine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.