US Bridges

I0010 Service RD over Drain

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 M SE of I-10&LA 3246 · Structure no. 611704501009584

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 Service RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 Service RD over Drain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,856 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,641 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0010 Service RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.9 M SE of I-10&LA 3246
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.37698, -91.05693
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,856 (2021)
Projected traffic8,641 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 Service RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 Service RD over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 Service RD over Drain carry?

About 7,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I0010 Service RD over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 Service RD over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.