LA0038 over Drain
GoodSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 5.11 MI E JCT LA10 & LA38 · Structure no. 624602630105111
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 933
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0038 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0038 over Drain in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0038 over Drain built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0038 over Drain carry?
About 933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0038 over Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns LA0038 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.