US Bridges

I0010 over Drain

Fair

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 Mi. E. of LA 3188 · Structure no. 624800000620342

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying I0010 over Drain in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 27,372 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,109 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 380 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain
Location0.10 Mi. E. of LA 3188
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.10545, -90.49696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width380 ft (115.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,372 (2021)
Projected traffic30,109 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drain carry?

About 27,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 380 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.