Common Street over Contraband Bayou
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI N of LA 3186 · Structure no. 071030106931281
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,746
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Common Street over Contraband Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Common Street over Contraband Bayou 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 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 17,746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,520 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Common Street over Contraband Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Common Street over Contraband Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Common Street over Contraband Bayou carry?
About 17,746 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Common Street over Contraband Bayou?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Common Street over Contraband Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.