US Bridges

Kingsley ST over Gum Slough

GoodPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI N of Bus 90 · Structure no. 071030139931181

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsley ST over Gum Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsley ST over Gum Slough in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 407 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKingsley ST
CrossesGum Slough
Location0.05 MI N of Bus 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.22833, -93.18699
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2019)
Projected traffic407 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kingsley ST over Gum Slough built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsley ST over Gum Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Kingsley ST over Gum Slough carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kingsley ST over Gum Slough?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsley ST over Gum Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.