LA0001 over Drain
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI North of LA 526 · Structure no. 040900530902621
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,955
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Drain in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,955 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,650 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
| 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 LA0001 over Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Drain carry?
About 16,955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Drain?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.