US Bridges

LA1062 over Drain

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2 Miles West of LA 445 · Structure no. 625300000620252

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1062 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA1062 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA1062
CrossesDrain
Location2 Miles West of LA 445
RouteState Highway 1062
Coordinates30.39502, -90.22266
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2021)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA1062 over Drain built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1062 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA1062 over Drain carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1062 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA1062 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.