LA3048 over Drain
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI North of LA 584 · Structure no. 054203390301691
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,594
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3048 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3048 over Drain in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3048 over Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3048 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA3048 over Drain carry?
About 1,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA3048 over Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA3048 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.