US Bridges

LA0106 over Drain

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.31 MI East of LA 10 · Structure no. 032002040102311

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0106 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0106 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0106
CrossesDrain
Location2.31 MI East of LA 10
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates30.79577, -92.5339
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2021)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0106 over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0106 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 LA0106 over Drain carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0106 over Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns LA0106 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.