LA0153 over Drain
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 5.08 Mi. N of Int LA9 · Structure no. 083500880105081
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0153 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0153 over Drain in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 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 LA0153 over Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0153 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0153 over Drain carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0153 over Drain?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0153 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.