Bankens RD over Little River Relief
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030197931981
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,076
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bankens RD over Little River Relief is a concrete slab carrying Bankens RD over Little River Relief 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 1,076 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,183 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bankens RD over Little River Relief built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bankens RD over Little River Relief 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bankens RD over Little River Relief carry?
About 1,076 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bankens RD over Little River Relief?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bankens RD over Little River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.