US Bridges

LA0095 over Drain

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI East of LA 104 · Structure no. 032008200801141

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0095 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,107 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0095
CrossesDrain
Location1.1 MI East of LA 104
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates30.62654, -92.4005
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2021)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 LA0095 over Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Drain carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.