US Bridges

Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Miles North of LA 143 · Structure no. 055600000400576

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 343 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Haile RD
CrossesFinch Bayou
Location1.2 Miles North of LA 143
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.84679, -92.14657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2019)
Projected traffic343 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Haile RD over Finch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Haile RD over Finch Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.