US Bridges

Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI East of LA 109 · Structure no. 071030145933551

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee 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 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 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 613 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrie Cut-Off
CrossesHampton Coulee
Location2.8 MI East of LA 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24144, -93.59289
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2021)
Projected traffic613 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee built?

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

What condition is Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee 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 Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Garrie Cut-Off over Hampton Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.