US Bridges

LA0111 over Drain

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · .71 MI E of W JCT LA 392 · Structure no. 085801330203521

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0111 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0111 over Drain in Vernon 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 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesLA0111
CrossesDrain
Location.71 MI E of W JCT LA 392
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates31.1945, -93.4875
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2021)
Projected traffic881 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 LA0111 over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0111 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0111 over Drain carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0111 over Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns LA0111 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.