La1138-2 over Contraband Bayou

Fair Condition65 years old20,242 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCalcasieu
Location1.1 Mi. W. Of La 385
CarriesLa1138-2
CrossesContraband Bayou
Coordinates30.19823, -93.23791

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length722.1 ft (220.1 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area2223.0 sq m
Main Spans16
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,242 (2021)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number071008100602691

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