US Bridges

Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal

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Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of LA 24 · Structure no. 025500000200805

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,054 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,159 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Gulf Rd.
CrossesDrain Canal
Location0.5 Mi. N. of LA 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.56104, -90.60214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2020)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Gulf Rd. over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.