LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 M NE of LA 30&LA 73 · Structure no. 610300773000121
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,071
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 9,071 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,978 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0429 over Dutchtown 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain carry?
About 9,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0429 over Dutchtown Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.