US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M S of I-10&LA 74 · Structure no. 610304501105911

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Drain in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 60,802 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,882 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 M S of I-10&LA 74
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.25264, -90.97657
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,802 (2021)
Projected traffic66,882 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1975, making it 50 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drain carry?

About 60,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.