LA0487 over Drain
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.45 M N of LA 120 · Structure no. 083501130303451
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0487 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying LA0487 over Drain in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 968 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 LA0487 over Drain built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0487 over Drain 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0487 over Drain carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0487 over Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns LA0487 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.