US Bridges

I0010 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI W of LA 22 · Structure no. 610304501112392

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Drainage Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,308 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.9 MI W of LA 22
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.18514, -90.90443
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,735 (2021)
Projected traffic28,308 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 25,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.