US Bridges

US0090 over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000030401701

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,695
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 1955, so it is 70 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 13,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain
Location0.6 MI East of LA 27
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.23675, -93.34928
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,695 (2021)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain carry?

About 13,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.