US Bridges

Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.46 Mi. W. of Int. 19 · Structure no. 071030157930731

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,421
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,563 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMark Lebleu RD
CrossesKinner Gully Creek
Location4.46 Mi. W. of Int. 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.2615, -93.12221
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2022)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mark Lebleu RD over Kinner Gully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.