LA0027 over Drain
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI N of LA 397 · Structure no. 071001930402251
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 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 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 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 January 2025.
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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.