US Bridges

Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI S of LA 18 · Structure no. 022600000020514

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRivet Blvd
CrossesDrain Canal
Location1.0 MI S of LA 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.94961, -90.24934
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 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rivet 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Rivet Blvd over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.