LA0001 over Drain
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI North of LA 175 · Structure no. 040900530811781
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,664
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Drain in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 69 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 3,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Drain carry?
About 3,664 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.