US Bridges

LA0013 over Drain

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI North of LA 167 · Structure no. 032000570510321

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0013 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesDrain
Location.7 MI North of LA 167
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.68332, -92.4272
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0013 over Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 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 LA0013 over Drain carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.