Old River RD over Canal
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI N of LA 12 · Structure no. 071030211934141
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,053
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Old River RD over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,053 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,158 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River RD over Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River RD over Canal 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 River RD over Canal carry?
About 1,053 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Old River RD over Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old River RD over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.