US Bridges

Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M N of LA 379 · Structure no. 071030172931871

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully is a concrete slab carrying Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,470 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAnthony Ferry RD
CrossesCoon Gully
Location0.2 M N of LA 379
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28878, -93.31743
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2023)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2043
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 Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Anthony Ferry RD over Coon Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.