US Bridges

Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 Mi. South of North J · Structure no. 041600000300632

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesReddix RD
CrossesLittle Wallace Bayou
Location1.44 Mi. South of North J
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.91231, -93.44796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reddix RD over Little Wallace Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.