LA3277 over Drain
FairEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 4.45 MI North of LA 1157 · Structure no. 032008202604451
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 759
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3277 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA3277 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3277 over Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3277 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA3277 over Drain carry?
About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is LA3277 over Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA3277 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.