LA0506 over Drain
PoorClosed to trafficCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 6.7 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 581103450300991
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 306
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0506 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0506 over Drain in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0506 over Drain built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0506 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0506 over Drain carry?
About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0506 over Drain?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns LA0506 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.