US Bridges

LA0009 over Drain

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · .51 M S of LA 147 · Structure no. 040700000040312

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Drain in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesLA0009
CrossesDrain
Location.51 M S of LA 147
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates32.53348, -92.9266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2021)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0009 over Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0009 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0009 over Drain carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Drain?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.