US Bridges

LA0025 over Drain

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 M N of LA 38 · Structure no. 625900590408601

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,272
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0025 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0025 over Drain in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,272 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesLA0025
CrossesDrain
Location1.7 M N of LA 38
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates30.9589, -90.17932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,272 (2021)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0025 over Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0025 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0025 over Drain carry?

About 2,272 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0025 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns LA0025 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.