US Bridges

LA0102 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI E of LA 395 · Structure no. 072701990209731

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0102 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0102 over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0102
CrossesDrain
Location1.5 MI E of LA 395
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates30.35, -92.68071
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,728 (2021)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 LA0102 over Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0102 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0102 over Drain carry?

About 3,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0102 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0102 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.