LA0513 over Drain
PoorPosted for loadDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of LA 483 · Structure no. 041603000401191
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0513 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0513 over Drain in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 LA0513 over Drain built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0513 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0513 over Drain carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0513 over Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0513 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.