LA1161 over Drain
FairEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI N of LA 104 · Structure no. 032008202900681
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,953
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1161 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA1161 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,148 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1161 over Drain built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1161 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 LA1161 over Drain carry?
About 1,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA1161 over Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns LA1161 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.