US Bridges

Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI N of 8th ST · Structure no. 071030131931271

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFord ST
CrossesFarmers L & C Co. Canal
Location0.03 MI N of 8th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21829, -93.21122
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic123 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. 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 Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ford ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.