US Bridges

Church ST over Drainage Creek

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · .2 Miles E of LA 67 & Ker · Structure no. 611930520910091

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Drainage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church ST over Drainage Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location.2 Miles E of LA 67 & Ker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.86798, -91.01643
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Church ST over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over Drainage Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST over Drainage Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Church ST over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.