US Bridges

LA0014 over Drain

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of Bus. US 90 · Structure no. 071001930608011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,671
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 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 17,671 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,438 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI N of Bus. US 90
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates30.23006, -93.1802
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,671 (2023)
Projected traffic19,438 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Drain carry?

About 17,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.