US Bridges

Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal

Good

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W of LA 23 · Structure no. 023829198892331

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDuvic Pump RD
CrossesDrain Canal
Location0.1 MI W of LA 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.31413, -89.38804
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Duvic Pump RD over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.