US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI East of LA 397 · Structure no. 071004509139361

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,113
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 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,113 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,924 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location3.5 MI East of LA 397
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.24761, -93.07048
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,113 (2021)
Projected traffic74,924 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drain carry?

About 68,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.