Anthony Ferry Rd over Houston River
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Anthony Ferry Rd over Houston River in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,154 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 339 of the 462 inventoried bridges in Calcasieu Parish rated fair (73.4%); 39 (8.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 5 to 6, superstructure 5 to 6, substructure 5 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 208 ft |
| Location | 0.4 Mi North of La 379 |
| NBI structure number | 071030175931881 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Calcasieu Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 over Sabine Relief | 1954 | 86,969 | Poor |
| I0010 over Gum Gully | 1966 | 86,969 | Fair |
| I0010 over Vinton Canal | 1966 | 86,969 | Fair |
| I0010 over Hamptons Coulee | 1966 | 86,969 | Fair |
| I0010 over Coone Gully | 1965 | 86,969 | Fair |
| I0010 over Drain | 1966 | 86,969 | Fair |
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