US Bridges

US0090 over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI E of LA 3063 · Structure no. 071000030302481

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain
Location2.9 MI E of LA 3063
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.21029, -93.54658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2021)
Projected traffic2,759 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.