US Bridges

US0080 over Drain

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.15 MI East of LA 782-2 · Structure no. 040800010307031

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,627
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0080 over Drain in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 15,627 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,189 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesDrain
Location2.15 MI East of LA 782-2
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.54495, -93.6364
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,627 (2021)
Projected traffic17,189 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US0080 over Drain built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Drain carry?

About 15,627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Drain?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.