Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain
FairSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W US190 Frontage R · Structure no. 625200000620266
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belle Terre Blvd. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Belle Terre Blvd. over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.