Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou
PoorDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Mi. E. of La. 17 · Structure no. 041631533932651
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hinds RD over Wallace Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.