US Bridges

Plantation Blvd. over Drainage

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .2 Mi. E. of K Saloom RD · Structure no. 032830100920181

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Blvd. over Drainage is a concrete slab carrying Plantation Blvd. over Drainage in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 651 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantation Blvd.
CrossesDrainage
Location.2 Mi. E. of K Saloom RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.16679, -92.03203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2020)
Projected traffic651 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Plantation Blvd. over Drainage built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Blvd. 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 Plantation Blvd. over Drainage carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Plantation Blvd. over Drainage?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation Blvd. over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.