US Bridges

Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou

FairPosted for load

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1 M. E. Hwy. 65 · Structure no. 051832331910961

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 1999. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Loop RD
CrossesWildcat Bayou
Location1 M. E. Hwy. 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.55334, -91.15794
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (1979)
Projected traffic266 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Loop RD over Wildcat Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.