US Bridges

LA0440 over Drain

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. LA 1057 Inter. · Structure no. 625902760500001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0440 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0440 over Drain in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLA0440
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 Mi. E. LA 1057 Inter.
RouteState Highway 440
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.87927, -90.31587
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2016)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0440 over Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0440 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0440 over Drain carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0440 over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns LA0440 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.