US Bridges

LA0010 over Drain

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 748 · Structure no. 032000660713451

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,978
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,978 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,575 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesDrain
Location1.2 MI East of LA 748
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.67003, -92.21233
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,978 (2021)
Projected traffic6,575 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 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 LA0010 over Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 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 LA0010 over Drain carry?

About 5,978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.