LA0004 over Drain
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI East of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700670412371
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Drain in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Drain built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Drain carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Drain?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.