US Bridges

Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River

FairPosted for load

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI North of US 190 · Structure no. 070230306925211

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
268 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, 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 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 639 by 2039. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pump RD
CrossesCalcasieu River
Location1.4 MI North of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51152, -92.86901
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2019)
Projected traffic639 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River built?

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

What condition is Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River 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 August 2023.

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

About 581 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.