US Bridges

LA0049 over Drain

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI North OFI-10 · Structure no. 022602833000991

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0049 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0049 over Drain in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 55 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 20,352 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,387 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 240 ft wide.

CarriesLA0049
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI North OFI-10
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates30.01967, -90.23924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,352 (2021)
Projected traffic22,387 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0049 over Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is LA0049 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0049 over Drain carry?

About 20,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0049 over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns LA0049 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.