US Bridges

US0090 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. E. of LA 1131 · Structure no. 072700030609811

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,262
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 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 4,262 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain
Location2.7 Mi. E. of LA 1131
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23212, -92.8329
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,262 (2021)
Projected traffic4,688 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain carry?

About 4,262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.