US Bridges

E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib.

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI W of Ward Line RD · Structure no. 071030076930831

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib. in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 1,449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,593 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Tank Farm RD
CrossesBlack Bayou Trib.
Location0.6 MI W of Ward Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.12581, -93.13818
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib. 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 E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib. carry?

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

How long is E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E Tank Farm RD over Black Bayou Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.