US Bridges

Harwell Dr. over Drainage

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI NE of Grande Ave · Structure no. 032830108920331

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harwell Dr. over Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harwell Dr. 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 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 1,162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,278 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarwell Dr.
CrossesDrainage
Location.2 MI NE of Grande Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.17939, -92.05414
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2020)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2040
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

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 Harwell Dr. over Drainage built?

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

What condition is Harwell Dr. over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harwell Dr. over Drainage carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harwell Dr. over Drainage?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Harwell Dr. over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.