US Bridges

Callegan W. over Drain Bayou

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI S.W. of LA 1 · Structure no. 613930424913641

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callegan W. over Drain Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Callegan W. over Drain Bayou in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCallegan W.
CrossesDrain Bayou
Location2.1 MI S.W. of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.7133, -91.6113
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Callegan W. over Drain Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Callegan W. over Drain Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Callegan W. over Drain Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Callegan W. over Drain Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Callegan W. over Drain Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.