LA0109 over Drain
PoorBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI W of LA 27 · Structure no. 070603770209241
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0109 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0109 over Drain in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0109 over Drain built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0109 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0109 over Drain carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0109 over Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA0109 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.