US Bridges

LA0110 over Drain

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 070601900100921

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0110 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0110 over Drain in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesLA0110
CrossesDrain
Location1.2 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates30.75013, -93.54071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2021)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0110 over Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0110 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0110 over Drain carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0110 over Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0110 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.