US Bridges

N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI SW LA67 LA422 JCT · Structure no. 611930581905651

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesN Stewart LN
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location1.6 MI SW LA67 LA422 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.96836, -90.94217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Stewart LN 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 N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Stewart LN over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.