US Bridges

Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. W. of Chappel RD · Structure no. 070230309925231

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 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 1985, so it is 40 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 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 639 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pump RD
CrossesCalcasieu River Relief
Location0.6 Mi. W. of Chappel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5147, -92.87148
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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).

How long is Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pump RD over Calcasieu River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.