US Bridges

Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 071000000071023

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6 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 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPacking House Road
CrossesEast Fork English Bayou
Location0.3 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23649, -93.0681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Packing House Road over East Fork English Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.