US Bridges

Consolidated Dr. over Drainage

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI E. of Tideland RD · Structure no. 032800000030402

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,769
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Consolidated Dr. over Drainage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Consolidated Dr. over Drainage in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,945 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConsolidated Dr.
CrossesDrainage
Location0.04 MI E. of Tideland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.16491, -91.9811
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,769 (2020)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Consolidated Dr. over Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Consolidated Dr. over Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Consolidated Dr. over Drainage carry?

About 1,769 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Consolidated Dr. over Drainage?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Consolidated Dr. over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.