US Bridges

I0010 over Drainage Canal

Fair

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.51 M W of LA 415&I-10 · Structure no. 616104500809751

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Drainage Canal in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 80,618 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,679 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 405 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.51 M W of LA 415&I-10
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.44873, -91.25062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width405 ft (123.4 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,618 (2021)
Projected traffic88,679 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I0010 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Drainage Canal 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 I0010 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 80,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 405 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.