US Bridges

LA0395 over Drain

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 072708272206801

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0395 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0395 over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,955 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0395
CrossesDrain
Location5.4 MI North of I-10
RouteState Highway 395
Coordinates30.32743, -92.7408
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 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2021)
Projected traffic3,955 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA0395 over Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0395 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 LA0395 over Drain carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0395 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0395 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.