US Bridges

Falcon RD over Drainage Canal

GoodPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.48 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 034930316921101

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon RD over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying Falcon RD over Drainage Canal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFalcon RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.48 MI N of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.52479, -92.18286
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic38 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Falcon RD over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Falcon RD over Drainage Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Falcon RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falcon RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Falcon RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.