US Bridges

Shady View Lane over Drain

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.60 MI W of LA.21 · Structure no. 625200000620322

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady View Lane over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Shady View Lane over Drain in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShady View Lane
CrossesDrain
Location0.60 MI W of LA.21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.43815, -90.15499
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shady View Lane over Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady View Lane 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 2025.

How much traffic does Shady View Lane over Drain carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shady View Lane over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Shady View Lane over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.