US Bridges

LA0016 over Drain

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI No. LA 1019 Inter. · Structure no. 623202620302001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,654
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0016 over Drain in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,654 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,419 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0016
CrossesDrain
Location2.0 MI No. LA 1019 Inter.
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.59985, -90.9418
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,654 (2021)
Projected traffic8,419 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 7,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.