LA0439 over Drain
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 M W of LA 60 · Structure no. 625908592209961
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0439 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0439 over Drain in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0439 over Drain built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0439 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 LA0439 over Drain carry?
About 1,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0439 over Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0439 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.