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Farm Road over Canal

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of LA 397 · Structure no. 071000000071018

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Road over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Farm Road over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Road
CrossesCanal
Location0.7 MI E of LA 397
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18851, -93.11712
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2021)
Projected traffic41 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 Farm Road over Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Farm Road over Canal carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Farm Road over Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.