Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal
PoorPosted for loadCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.07 MI N of Hillcrest DR · Structure no. 071030132931241
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal is a concrete slab carrying Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal 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 Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Street over Farmers L & C Co. Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.