US Bridges

River RD over Kinner Gully

Poor

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NE of LA 3059 · Structure no. 071030173930721

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Kinner Gully is a concrete slab carrying River RD over Kinner Gully in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,768 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesKinner Gully
Location0.5 MI NE of LA 3059
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28829, -93.122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2022)
Projected traffic1,768 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 River RD over Kinner Gully built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Kinner Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Kinner Gully carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River RD over Kinner Gully?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Kinner Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.