LA0037 over Drain
FairSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M N of LA 63 · Structure no. 624602540500811
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,241
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0037 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0037 over Drain in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0037 over Drain built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0037 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 LA0037 over Drain carry?
About 1,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0037 over Drain?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0037 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.