US Bridges

LA0060 over Drain

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 4.9M East LA 16 @ Enon · Structure no. 625902790404921

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0060 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0060 over Drain in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesLA0060
CrossesDrain
Location4.9M East LA 16 @ Enon
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates30.73578, -90.0013
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2021)
Projected traffic823 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0060 over Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0060 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 LA0060 over Drain carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0060 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0060 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.