US Bridges

Bankens RD over Little River

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030197932131

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bankens RD over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Bankens RD over Little River in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,701 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBankens RD
CrossesLittle River
Location1.0 MI East of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.32861, -93.35642
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2022)
Projected traffic1,701 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bankens RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bankens RD over Little River 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 Bankens RD over Little River carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bankens RD over Little River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bankens RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.