US Bridges

US0090 over Maple Fork

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000030402931

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Maple Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Maple Fork in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 13,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesMaple Fork
Location1.8 MI East of LA 27
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23689, -93.329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,695 (2021)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Maple Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Maple Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Maple Fork carry?

About 13,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Maple Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Maple Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.