LA3015 over Drain
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.89 MI East of LA 5 · Structure no. 041602980201891
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3015 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA3015 over Drain in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,272 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 LA3015 over Drain built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3015 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA3015 over Drain carry?
About 1,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA3015 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 LA3015 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.