LA0001 over Drain
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.50M NW LA1/US71 Intr · Structure no. 040900450101501
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,434
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0001 over Drain in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 25,434 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,977 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over Drain built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Drain carry?
About 25,434 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.