US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 6.0 MI East of LA 97 · Structure no. 030104500405561

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Drain in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,670 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,337 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 465 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location6.0 MI East of LA 97
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.23173, -92.5328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width465 ft (141.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,670 (2021)
Projected traffic40,337 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drain carry?

About 36,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 465 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.