US Bridges

LA0076 over Drain

Good

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .01 Mi. W. of LA 415 · Structure no. 616102280611741

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
7,562
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0076 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0076 over Drain in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,562 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,318 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0076
CrossesDrain
Location.01 Mi. W. of LA 415
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates30.46133, -91.25021
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,562 (2021)
Projected traffic8,318 by 2041
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0076 over Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0076 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0076 over Drain carry?

About 7,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0076 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns LA0076 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.