US Bridges

LA0114 over Cross Drain

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI of W of LA 115 · Structure no. 080500000080693

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0114 over Cross Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0114 over Cross Drain in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,179 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0114
CrossesCross Drain
Location0.5 MI of W of LA 115
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates31.05771, -92.12871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2021)
Projected traffic3,179 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0114 over Cross Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0114 over Cross Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0114 over Cross Drain carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0114 over Cross Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns LA0114 over Cross Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.