US Bridges

6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 385 · Structure no. 071030136931291

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST
CrossesFarmers L & C Co. Canal
Location0.2 MI E of LA 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22025, -93.21491
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2019)
Projected traffic474 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 6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th 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 6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST over Farmers L & C Co. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.