US Bridges

Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.17 MI E of I-49 · Structure no. 034930302920411

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakeview Dr.
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.17 MI E of I-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.50506, -92.06857
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Dr. over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.