US Bridges

Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 8.6 Mi. N. of US 90 · Structure no. 071030205932891

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 489 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgerly RD
CrossesLittle Indian Bayou
Location8.6 Mi. N. of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.34267, -93.4829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2022)
Projected traffic489 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgerly RD over Little Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Edgerly RD over Little Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.