US Bridges

LA0014 over Drain

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N of I-210 · Structure no. 071001930606741

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,379
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 17,379 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,116 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI N of I-210
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates30.21174, -93.18007
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,379 (2023)
Projected traffic19,116 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 LA0014 over Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Drain carry?

About 17,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.