US Bridges

East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M South of LA 3132 · Structure no. 040932263934221

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6 is a concrete culvert carrying East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,410 by 1999. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Kings HWY
CrossesDrain - C-6
Location0.1 M South of LA 3132
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43826, -93.70586
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (1979)
Projected traffic3,410 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns East Kings HWY over Drain - C-6?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.