US Bridges

Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Mi. W. of Chappel RD · Structure no. 070200000500927

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief is a concrete slab carrying Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesOld Pump RD
CrossesCalcasieu River Relief
Location0.9 Mi. W. of Chappel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.51804, -92.87575
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2019)
Projected traffic639 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.