US0061 over Canal Drain
FairAscension Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI N Inter US 61 &LA22 · Structure no. 610300070703001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,303
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Canal Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0061 over Canal Drain in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 29,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,233 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 140 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0061 over Canal Drain built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 over Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US0061 over Canal Drain carry?
About 29,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Canal Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Canal Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.