US Bridges

Kings RD over Wrights CR

FairPosted for load

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.0.MI. North.Of.La. · Structure no. 625230398895451

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings RD over Wrights CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings RD over Wrights CR in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKings RD
CrossesWrights CR
Location1.0.MI. North.Of.La.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66434, -89.90851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic134 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$283,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings RD over Wrights CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kings RD over Wrights CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kings RD over Wrights CR carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kings RD over Wrights CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kings RD over Wrights CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.