US Bridges

Fabacher Road over Interstate 10

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI N of LA 108 · Structure no. 071004509112201

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fabacher Road over Interstate 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fabacher Road over Interstate 10 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFabacher Road
CrossesInterstate 10
Location4.1 MI N of LA 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19653, -93.50819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic286 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fabacher Road over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fabacher Road over Interstate 10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fabacher Road over Interstate 10 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fabacher Road over Interstate 10?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fabacher Road over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.