US Bridges

LA1062 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 M SE of LA 445 · Structure no. 625304150402531

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1062 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1062 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1062
CrossesDrain
Location3.5 M SE of LA 445
RouteState Highway 1062
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.65319, -90.37565
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1062 over Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1062 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 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA1062 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.