US Bridges

Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou

Good

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI N of LA 580 · Structure no. 051832385911401

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 1999. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBullrun RD
CrossesDrain to Jones Bayou
Location2.0 MI N of LA 580
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.6419, -91.23554
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (1979)
Projected traffic366 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou 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 March 2023.

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

About 333 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bullrun RD over Drain to Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.