US Bridges

LA0794 over Drain

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 3.19 MI South of LA 793 · Structure no. 040708070203191

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0794 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0794 over Drain in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesLA0794
CrossesDrain
Location3.19 MI South of LA 793
RouteState Highway 794
Coordinates32.51931, -93.1106
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0794 over Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0794 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0794 over Drain carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0794 over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0794 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.