LA 485 over Drain
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 8.77 MI North of LA 6 · Structure no. 083500000083501
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 485 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA 485 over Drain in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 485 over Drain built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 485 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA 485 over Drain carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA 485 over Drain?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns LA 485 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.