US Bridges

LA0384 over Drain

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 9.2 Mi. N of LA 1144 · Structure no. 071003820404931

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0384 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0384 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0384
CrossesDrain
Location9.2 Mi. N of LA 1144
RouteState Highway 384
Coordinates30.11964, -93.28275
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2021)
Projected traffic1,964 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0384 over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is LA0384 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0384 over Drain carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0384 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns LA0384 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.