LA0153 over Drain
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.19 MI North of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700880204191
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,377
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0153 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0153 over Drain in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0153 over Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0153 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0153 over Drain carry?
About 1,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0153 over Drain?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0153 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.