US Bridges

Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI East of LA 397 · Structure no. 071030049930821

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011 is a concrete slab carrying Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFriesen RD
CrossesGovernment Ditch 011
Location0.5 MI East of LA 397
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.08188, -93.13718
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011 carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Friesen RD over Government Ditch 011?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.