US Bridges

LA3154 over Drain

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI North of LA 48 · Structure no. 022608264403001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3154 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA3154 over Drain in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,936 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 400 ft wide.

CarriesLA3154
CrossesDrain
Location3.0 MI North of LA 48
RouteState Highway 3154
Coordinates29.97749, -90.2107
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width400 ft (121.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,942 (2021)
Projected traffic32,936 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3154 over Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3154 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA3154 over Drain carry?

About 29,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA3154 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 400 ft wide.

Who owns LA3154 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.