US Bridges

US0090 over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of I-210 · Structure no. 071000030503541

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
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 1958, so it is 67 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,688 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain
Location1.8 MI East of I-210
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.23267, -93.13523
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2021)
Projected traffic6,688 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.