US Bridges

Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030147931921

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork is a concrete slab carrying Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,829 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,411 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Spanish Trail
CrossesMaple Fork
Location2.4 MI E of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.24601, -93.32025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,829 (2021)
Projected traffic6,411 by 2041
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

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 Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spanish Trail 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 Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork carry?

About 5,829 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spanish Trail over Maple Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.