US Bridges

Maplewood DR over Maple Fork

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of LA 108 · Structure no. 071030135931941

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,540
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood DR over Maple Fork is a concrete slab carrying Maplewood DR over Maple Fork in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,394 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplewood DR
CrossesMaple Fork
Location0.1 Mi. E. of LA 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22771, -93.32392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,540 (2022)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2042
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 Maplewood DR over Maple Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maplewood DR over Maple Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maplewood DR over Maple Fork carry?

About 8,540 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maplewood DR over Maple Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood DR over Maple Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.