LA3181 over Drainage Canal
FairPosted for loadEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · .67 MI East of LA 134 · Structure no. 051808181300671
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 548
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3181 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA3181 over Drainage Canal in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3181 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3181 over Drainage Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA3181 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA3181 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA3181 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.