LA1151 over Drain
PoorAllen Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 W of US 165 · Structure no. 070208020402451
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1151 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA1151 over Drain in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1151 over Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1151 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA1151 over Drain carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA1151 over Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns LA1151 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.