West 18th Street over Gum Creek
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI W of LA 385 · Structure no. 071030121931491
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,078
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 18th Street over Gum Creek is a concrete slab carrying West 18th Street over Gum Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,078 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,485 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 18th Street over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 18th Street over Gum 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does West 18th Street over Gum Creek carry?
About 4,078 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is West 18th Street over Gum Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West 18th Street over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.