W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402
PoorClosed to trafficRed River Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI W of LA1 · Structure no. 044132104933141
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 233 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402 in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 62 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402 carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns W.Dale Plantation over B. Pierre Ph RD 402?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.