LA3101 over Drain
FairCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI E of LA 923 · Structure no. 581308132302801
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 391
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3101 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA3101 over Drain in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3101 over Drain built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3101 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA3101 over Drain carry?
About 391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA3101 over Drain?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA3101 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.