US Bridges

I0020 over Drain

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 6.2 MI East of LA 782-2 · Structure no. 040804510210481

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Drain in Bossier 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 62,470 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,717 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesDrain
Location6.2 MI East of LA 782-2
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.54175, -93.5704
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,470 (2021)
Projected traffic68,717 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I0020 over Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Drain carry?

About 62,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.