US Bridges

LA0102 over Drain Ditch

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of LA 26 · Structure no. 072708271700701

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0102 over Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA0102 over Drain Ditch in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA0102
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.7 MI E of LA 26
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates30.12605, -92.66043
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 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 (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2021)
Projected traffic915 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0102 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0102 over Drain Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0102 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0102 over Drain Ditch?

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 Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.