Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou
FairWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI W of LA 878 · Structure no. 056232505913021
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wardline RD over Big Black 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 Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wardline RD over Big Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.