US Bridges

LA0112 over Drain

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI E of LA 113 · Structure no. 070601880207061

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2022 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0112
CrossesDrain
Location2.3 MI E of LA 113
RouteState Highway 112
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8279, -92.97937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2022)
Projected traffic834 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Drain carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.