US0061 over Drain Canal
St. James Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US0061 over Drain Canal in St. James Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,171 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 26 inventoried bridges in St. James Parish rated good (30.8%); 1 (3.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 100 ft |
| Location | 6.27 M W of LA 641 |
| NBI structure number | 614700070507332 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. James Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 over Blind River | 1975 | 49,274 | Fair |
| I0010 over Blind River | 1975 | 29,510 | Fair |
| LA0070 over Mississippi River | 1963 | 17,100 | Fair |
| US0061 over Tchackchou Bayou | 1978 | 14,957 | Good |
| US0061 over Blind River | 1977 | 14,957 | Fair |
| US0061 over Drain Canal | 1978 | 14,957 | Good |
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