US Bridges

US0090 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 101 · Structure no. 072700030605701

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,522 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain
Location1.6 MI East of LA 101
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.23147, -92.9016
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2021)
Projected traffic5,522 by 2041
Trucks18%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.