Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NW of US 165 · Structure no. 072730212925581
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Vidrine Rd. over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Vidrine Rd. over Little Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.