US Bridges

LA1054 over Drain

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI W of LA 1061 · Structure no. 625308531202451

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
1,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1054 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA1054 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA1054
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI W of LA 1061
RouteState Highway 1054
Coordinates30.90467, -90.46109
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1054 over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA1054 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.