US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 M SE of I-10&I-12 · Structure no. 611704501007961

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Drain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 137,847 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,631 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location2.7 M SE of I-10&I-12
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.39061, -91.07917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,847 (2021)
Projected traffic151,631 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drain carry?

About 137,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.