US Bridges

LA0511 over Drainage

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040901020204571

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0511 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying LA0511 over Drainage in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,340 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0511
CrossesDrainage
Location.6 MI East of LA 1
RouteState Highway 511
Coordinates32.44545, -93.704
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,491 (2021)
Projected traffic20,340 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0511 over Drainage built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0511 over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0511 over Drainage carry?

About 18,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0511 over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns LA0511 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.