US Bridges

Levee Road over Drainage Channel

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 7 Mi. W. of Morganza LA · Structure no. CEPMVNLA-000008

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Levee Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levee Road over Drainage Channel in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location7 Mi. W. of Morganza LA
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.72858, -91.73309
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over Drainage Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Levee Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).