US Bridges

Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing

Fair

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 M N -I55 & US51 Exit · Structure no. 624804520108453

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,107 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesOld US 51
CrossesDrainage Pipe Xing
Location2.0 M N -I55 & US51 Exit
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates30.20439, -90.4254
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,107 (2021)
Projected traffic4,517 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing 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 Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing carry?

About 4,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 51 over Drainage Pipe Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.