US Bridges

Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI S. JCT LA 66 · Structure no. 616330561912991

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Tunica RD
CrossesDrain Creek
Location3 MI S. JCT LA 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.93582, -91.49951
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tunica RD over Drain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.