US Bridges

LA0038 over Drain

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Miles West of LA.450 · Structure no. 625900000620315

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0038 over Drain in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0038
CrossesDrain
Location0.25 Miles West of LA.450
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates30.94304, -90.3337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0038 over Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0038 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0038 over Drain carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0038 over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.