US Bridges

LA1054 over Drain

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. N/E LA 440 Inter. · Structure no. 625308531201721

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1054 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA1054 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA1054
CrossesDrain
Location1.7 Mi. N/E LA 440 Inter.
RouteState Highway 1054
Coordinates30.89826, -90.4728
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2021)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA1054 over Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1054 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA1054 over Drain carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1054 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA1054 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.