US Bridges

LA0003 over Drain

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.11 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 040800440303111

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0003 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA0003 over Drain in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,461 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0003
CrossesDrain
Location3.11 MI North of LA 2
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.95103, -93.6973
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2021)
Projected traffic2,461 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 LA0003 over Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0003 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0003 over Drain carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0003 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0003 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.