US Bridges

LA0383 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI North of LA 101 · Structure no. 072701970306461

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,563
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0383 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0383 over Drain in Jefferson Davis 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 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 5,563 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,119 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesLA0383
CrossesDrain
Location4.5 MI North of LA 101
RouteState Highway 383
Coordinates30.35551, -93.01412
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,563 (2021)
Projected traffic6,119 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 LA0383 over Drain built?

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

What condition is LA0383 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0383 over Drain carry?

About 5,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0383 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0383 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.