US Bridges

Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI North of LA 379 · Structure no. 071030175931881

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River is a concrete slab carrying Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,269 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAnthony Ferry RD
CrossesHouston River
Location0.4 MI North of LA 379
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.29109, -93.31511
Functional classUrban 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.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2021)
Projected traffic1,269 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 Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River 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 Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Anthony Ferry RD over Houston River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.