US Bridges

Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Miles North of LA 58 · Structure no. 051800000400063

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBush RD
CrossesDrain to Jones Bayou
Location0.01 Miles North of LA 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61268, -91.25215
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1979)
Projected traffic148 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bush RD over Drain to Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.