US Bridges

Fruge Rd. over Drain

FairPosted for load

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 384 · Structure no. 071230016930281

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruge Rd. over Drain is a concrete slab carrying Fruge Rd. over Drain in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFruge Rd.
CrossesDrain
Location0.5 MI N of LA 384
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02477, -93.04674
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fruge Rd. over Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruge Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fruge Rd. over Drain carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fruge Rd. over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fruge Rd. over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.