US Bridges

LA0757 over Drain

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.02 MI East of LA 3277 · Structure no. 032008202701021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0757 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0757 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0757
CrossesDrain
Location1.02 MI East of LA 3277
RouteState Highway 757
Coordinates30.51013, -92.5181
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0757 over Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0757 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0757 over Drain carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0757 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0757 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.