US Bridges

Farm Supply Road over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 Mi. N. of US 90 · Structure no. 072730183924341

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Supply Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Farm Supply Road over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Supply Road
CrossesDrain
Location5.0 Mi. N. of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.30383, -92.72356
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic220 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 Farm Supply Road over Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Supply Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Supply Road over Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Farm Supply Road over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Supply Road over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.