US Bridges

Green Moore RD over Houston River

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI South of LA 12 · Structure no. 071030182934091

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Moore RD over Houston River is a steel culvert carrying Green Moore RD over Houston River 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 554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Moore RD
CrossesHouston River
Location0.8 MI South of LA 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.30203, -93.68109
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2021)
Projected traffic609 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Moore RD over Houston River built?

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

What condition is Green Moore 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 2023.

How much traffic does Green Moore RD over Houston River carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Green Moore RD over Houston River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Green Moore RD over Houston River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.