US Bridges

Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000500129

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,583
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,341 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Spanish Trail
CrossesFarmers L&c Co. Canal
Location0.3 MI E of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24201, -93.35472
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,583 (2021)
Projected traffic8,341 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal carry?

About 7,583 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spanish Trail over Farmers L&c Co. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.