US Bridges

LA0028 over Drain

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.62 Mi. West of LA 3054 · Structure no. 084004170216881

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0028 over Drain in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,482 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,430 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesDrain
Location1.62 Mi. West of LA 3054
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.29632, -92.5583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,482 (2021)
Projected traffic10,430 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Drain carry?

About 9,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.