US Bridges

LA0112 over Drain

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI W of LA 399 · Structure no. 070601880108191

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0112 over Drain in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesDrain
Location2.3 MI W of LA 399
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates30.86291, -93.12298
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2021)
Projected traffic789 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 LA0112 over Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Drain carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.