US Bridges

LA0115 over Drain

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI East of LA 181 · Structure no. 032008203901351

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0115 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0115 over Drain in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0115
CrossesDrain
Location1.4 MI East of LA 181
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates30.95319, -92.29304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,844 (2021)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0115 over Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0115 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0115 over Drain carry?

About 1,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0115 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0115 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.