US Bridges

Matthew ST over Drain

Good

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI NE of LA 10 · Structure no. 070230490924001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthew ST over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Matthew ST over Drain in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMatthew ST
CrossesDrain
Location0.01 MI NE of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.81838, -92.67634
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic213 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Matthew ST over Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthew ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Matthew ST over Drain carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Matthew ST over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Matthew ST over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.