US Bridges

LA0038 over Drain

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.63OF a Mile East of LA · Structure no. 624600000620295

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0038 over Drain in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA0038
CrossesDrain
Location0.63OF a Mile East of LA
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates30.93019, -90.6768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2021)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0038 over Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0038 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0038 over Drain carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0038 over Drain?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.