US Bridges

Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI S of LA 3256 · Structure no. 071030144930481

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou 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 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 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoys Village RD
CrossesEast Fork English Bayou
Location0.2 MI S of LA 3256
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24086, -93.08078
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou built?

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

What condition is Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou 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 Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Boys Village RD over East Fork English Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.