US Bridges

LA0389 over Drain

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 Mi. S of US 190 · Structure no. 070601870418091

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0389 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0389 over Drain in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0389
CrossesDrain
Location0.05 Mi. S of US 190
RouteState Highway 389
Coordinates30.75076, -93.55181
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0389 over Drain built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0389 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0389 over Drain carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0389 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0389 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.