US Bridges

LA0554 over Drain

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of US 165 · Structure no. 053701600100701

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0554 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0554 over Drain in Ouachita 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0554
CrossesDrain
Location0.7 MI E of US 165
RouteState Highway 554
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.70328, -91.9959
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 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 LA0554 over Drain built?

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

What condition is LA0554 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0554 over Drain carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0554 over Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0554 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.