LA0027 over Drain
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 108 · Structure no. 071000310501511
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,589
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0027 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 10,589 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,647 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Drain built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Drain carry?
About 10,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.