US Bridges

LA0113 over Drain

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.92 Mi. N of Int US190 · Structure no. 070201390101921

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0113 over Drain in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,986 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesLA0113
CrossesDrain
Location1.92 Mi. N of Int US190
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates30.54704, -93.0499
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2021)
Projected traffic1,986 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0113 over Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Drain carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.