US Bridges

7th ST over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 385 · Structure no. 071030135931291

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,385
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 7th ST over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,623 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th ST
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI E of LA 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21916, -93.21462
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,385 (2019)
Projected traffic2,623 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7th ST over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST 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 7th ST over Drain carry?

About 2,385 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 7th ST over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.