US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 9.3 MI W of LA 1256 · Structure no. 071004509110862

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,799
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,178 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location9.3 MI W of LA 1256
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.19287, -93.53027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2021)
Projected traffic4,178 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 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 I0010 over Drain carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.