LA0509 over Drain
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 7.42 MI East of LA 175 · Structure no. 041601050107421
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,308
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0509 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0509 over Drain in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0509 over Drain built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0509 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0509 over Drain carry?
About 4,308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0509 over Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns LA0509 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.