LA 518 over Drain
GoodClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.43 MI East of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400000041408
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 678
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 518 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA 518 over Drain in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 518 over Drain built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 518 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA 518 over Drain carry?
About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA 518 over Drain?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA 518 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.