US Bridges

E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI South LA 728-2 · Structure no. 032830116920021

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,329
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,561 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Kaliste Saloom
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI South LA 728-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.19907, -92.00244
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,329 (2020)
Projected traffic13,561 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,329 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns E Kaliste Saloom over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.