US Bridges

LA0013 over Drainage

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles South of US 167 · Structure no. 032000570612401

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying LA0013 over Drainage in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,152 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesDrainage
Location0.6 Miles South of US 167
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.86805, -92.4145
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 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,152 (2021)
Projected traffic2,367 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0013 over Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0013 over Drainage carry?

About 2,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.