US Bridges

Regan RD over Drain

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of LA 3070 · Structure no. 030100000200478

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regan RD over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Regan RD over Drain in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRegan RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.4 MI W of LA 3070
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27463, -92.43731
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Regan RD over Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regan RD over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Regan RD over Drain carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Regan RD over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Regan RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.