Contraband Parkway over Drain
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of Lauberge Blvd · Structure no. 071000000071026
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,809
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Contraband Parkway over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Contraband Parkway over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,809 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,989 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Contraband Parkway over Drain built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Contraband Parkway over Drain 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Contraband Parkway over Drain carry?
About 1,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Contraband Parkway over Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns Contraband Parkway over Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.