US Bridges

Hale RD over Alligator Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2 Mi. W. of LA 577 · Structure no. 056232393912631

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hale RD over Alligator Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Hale RD over Alligator Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHale RD
CrossesAlligator Bayou
Location2 Mi. W. of LA 577
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.65609, -91.4412
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic132 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hale RD over Alligator Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hale RD over Alligator 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hale RD over Alligator Bayou carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hale RD over Alligator Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hale RD over Alligator Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.