LA0027 over Drain
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI N of LA 384 · Structure no. 071001930401101
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,482
- 2021 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 1957, so it is 68 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Drain built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Drain carry?
About 1,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.