US Bridges

LA0001 over Drain

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.53 Mi. N of N Int LA8 · Structure no. 084000530207731

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Drain in Rapides 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 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesLA0001
CrossesDrain
Location4.53 Mi. N of N Int LA8
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates31.45956, -92.7666
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic822 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Drain carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.