US Bridges

US0080 over Drain

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI East of LA 609 · Structure no. 054200020316621

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0080 over Drain in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesDrain
Location3.3 MI East of LA 609
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.4595, -91.5239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2021)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Drain carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.