US Bridges

LA0101 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of US 165 · Structure no. 072702090305331

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0101 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0101 over Drain in Jefferson Davis 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0101
CrossesDrain
Location0.4 MI E of US 165
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates30.29025, -92.95232
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,166 (2021)
Projected traffic3,482 by 2041
Trucks17%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0101 over Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0101 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 LA0101 over Drain carry?

About 3,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0101 over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0101 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.