LA0379 over Drain
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071008102600011
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0379 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0379 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,077 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0379 over Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0379 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0379 over Drain carry?
About 5,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is LA0379 over Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.
Who owns LA0379 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.