Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030196932001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,076
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,076 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,183 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou carry?
About 1,076 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bankens RD over Arceneaux Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.