US Bridges

Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Miles South of Lapalc · Structure no. 022600000020457

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCousins Blvd
CrossesDrain Canal
Location0.4 Miles South of Lapalc
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.86761, -90.08744
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Cousins Blvd over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.