US Bridges

LA0041 over Drain

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 M N of LA 435 · Structure no. 625200580204331

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0041 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0041 over Drain in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,243 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,667 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesLA0041
CrossesDrain
Location4.0 M N of LA 435
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates30.59482, -89.8713
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,243 (2021)
Projected traffic4,667 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0041 over Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0041 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0041 over Drain carry?

About 4,243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0041 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0041 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.