US Bridges

LA0104 over Drain

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles East of LA 3277 · Structure no. 032002000203521

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0104 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0104 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0104
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 Miles East of LA 3277
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates30.58144, -92.5416
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2021)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0104 over Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0104 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0104 over Drain carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0104 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns LA0104 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.