LA0147 over Drain
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.97 MI West of LA 815 · Structure no. 040700430400951
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,988
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0147 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0147 over Drain in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0147 over Drain built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0147 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0147 over Drain carry?
About 1,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0147 over Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0147 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.