US Bridges

LA0002 over Drain

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.34 MI East of JCT LA9 · Structure no. 041400000040291

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Drain in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesDrain
Location3.34 MI East of JCT LA9
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.79944, -93.0012
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2021)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Drain carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.