US Bridges

Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.70 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 625200000620346

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGolden Meadow Dr.
CrossesDrain
Location1.70 MI East of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.43127, -90.07328
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Meadow Dr. over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.