Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 3186 · Structure no. 071030108931261
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,090
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,699 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou carry?
About 6,090 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Kirkman Street over Contraband Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.