E. Gauthier RD over Creek
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI W of LA 397 · Structure no. 071030084930901
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,349
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Gauthier RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. Gauthier RD over Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,483 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Gauthier RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Gauthier RD over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does E. Gauthier RD over Creek carry?
About 1,349 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is E. Gauthier RD over Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns E. Gauthier RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.