US Bridges

Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 071000000070110

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoys Village RD
CrossesWest Fork English Bayou
Location1.5 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.21042, -93.08032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic369 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Boys Village RD over West Fork English Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.