US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 M SE of I-10&LA 3246 · Structure no. 611704501013261

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 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 1975, so it is 50 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 137,847 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,631 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location4.2 M SE of I-10&LA 3246
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.33509, -91.01925
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 closed—
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$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 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 February 2024.

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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.