LA0856 over Drain
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · LA0856 · Structure no. 054208421503051
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,064
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0856 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0856 over Drain in Richland 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 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 LA0856 over Drain built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0856 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA0856 over Drain carry?
About 1,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0856 over Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns LA0856 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.