US Bridges

LA0016 over Drain

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 M N of LA 64 · Structure no. 623202620205681

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,766
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0016 over Drain in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,766 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,742 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesLA0016
CrossesDrain
Location2.3 M N of LA 64
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.56467, -90.9556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,766 (2021)
Projected traffic21,742 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Drain carry?

About 19,766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.