US0065 over Drain
FairMadison Parish, Louisiana · 6.5 MI North of South Int · Structure no. 053300200606611
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,192
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0065 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0065 over Drain in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,192 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,411 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0065 over Drain built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0065 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US0065 over Drain carry?
About 2,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US0065 over Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns US0065 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.