US Bridges

Horridge Street over Canal

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI N of Perry ST · Structure no. 071000000500189

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,478
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horridge Street over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Horridge Street over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHorridge Street
CrossesCanal
Location0.05 MI N of Perry ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.1847, -93.58143
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,478 (2023)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Horridge Street over Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horridge Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Horridge Street over Canal carry?

About 2,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Horridge Street over Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Horridge Street over Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.