US Bridges

Hodges ST over Drainage Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. S. of Broad St. · Structure no. 071030133931291

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,268
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodges ST over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Hodges ST over Drainage 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 5 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 3,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,594 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHodges ST
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Broad St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22232, -93.21574
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,268 (2019)
Projected traffic3,594 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 Hodges ST over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Hodges ST over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hodges ST over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,268 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hodges ST over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hodges ST over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.