US Bridges

LA0112 over Drain

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI E of LA 113 · Structure no. 070601880206031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0112 over Drain in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesDrain
Location1.3 MI E of LA 113
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates30.83246, -92.99539
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2023)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1962, making it 63 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Drain carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.