US Bridges

Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch

PoorPosted for load

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · Kites Landing Road · Structure no. 084331188933581

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch is a concrete slab carrying Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKites Landing RD
CrossesWilson Branch
LocationKites Landing Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31302, -93.5996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 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 width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kites Landing RD over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.