US Bridges

LA0442 over Drain

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 M W of LA 43 · Structure no. 623202690201831

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,026
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0442 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0442 over Drain in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesLA0442
CrossesDrain
Location2.4 M W of LA 43
RouteState Highway 442
Coordinates30.56951, -90.6313
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,026 (2021)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0442 over Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0442 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 LA0442 over Drain carry?

About 5,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0442 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0442 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.