US Bridges

LA0022 over Drain

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M E of LA 445 · Structure no. 625302610408321

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0022 over Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0022 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 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 6,775 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,452 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0022
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 M E of LA 445
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44234, -90.3062
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,775 (2021)
Projected traffic7,452 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0022 over Drain built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0022 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0022 over Drain carry?

About 6,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0022 over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0022 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.