US Bridges

King ST over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI N Bus 90 · Structure no. 071030139931171

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over Drain is a concrete slab carrying King ST over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,027 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKing ST
CrossesDrain
Location0.08 MI N Bus 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22877, -93.18472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2019)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 King ST over Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is King 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does King ST over Drain carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is King ST over Drain?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns King ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.