US Bridges

5th Ave over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N. of LA 3186 · Structure no. 071030108931131

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,449
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over Drain is a concrete slab carrying 5th Ave over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 2,449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,693 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th Ave
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 MI N. of LA 3186
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17976, -93.18833
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,449 (2021)
Projected traffic2,693 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave over Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave over Drain carry?

About 2,449 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 5th Ave over Drain?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.