US Bridges

Clifton Road over Drain

Good

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of LA 101 · Structure no. 072730121925681

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Clifton Road over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClifton Road
CrossesDrain
Location1.1 MI W of LA 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.20171, -92.94792
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic121 by 2039
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 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 Clifton Road over Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Road over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Road over Drain carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Clifton Road over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Road over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.