US Bridges

BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · .2KM East of State HWY107 · Structure no. 0000S50336B0610

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBIA Route 3015
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location.2KM East of State HWY107
RouteFederal Lands Road 3015
Coordinates31.10195, -92.05934
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns BIA Route 3015 over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.