Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI W of LA 14 · Structure no. 071000000070046
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 353
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 353 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal carry?
About 353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Rossignol Road over Bell City Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.