LA0438 over Drain
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M W of LA 25 · Structure no. 625902750107791
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 688
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0438 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0438 over Drain in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 688 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0438 over Drain built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0438 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0438 over Drain carry?
About 688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0438 over Drain?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0438 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.