US Bridges

LA0102 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 MI N of LA 97 · Structure no. 072708270303731

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0102 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0102 over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0102
CrossesDrain
Location4.2 MI N of LA 97
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates30.2942, -92.65458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0102 over Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 July 2023.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0102 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.