US Bridges

LA0437 over Drain

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.95 Mi. No. LA 25 Inter. · Structure no. 625202790100951

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0437 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0437 over Drain in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,871 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0437
CrossesDrain
Location0.95 Mi. No. LA 25 Inter.
RouteState Highway 437
Coordinates30.49524, -90.0886
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,871 (2021)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0437 over Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0437 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0437 over Drain carry?

About 4,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0437 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA0437 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.