US Bridges

Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. E. of Harris Road · Structure no. 071030084925881

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSidney Derouen RD
CrossesBell City Drainage Canal
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Harris Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.14159, -92.97958
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic324 by 2041
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 Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal 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 Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sidney Derouen RD over Bell City Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.