US Bridges

Tank Farm RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W of LA 397 · Structure no. 071030075930911

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tank Farm RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tank Farm RD over Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,593 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTank Farm RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI W of LA 397
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12553, -93.15962
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,449 (2019)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Tank Farm RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tank Farm RD over Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tank Farm RD over Creek carry?

About 1,449 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tank Farm RD over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tank Farm RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.