LA0022 over Pierres Drainage
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M SW of LA 22&LA 16 · Structure no. 610302660207401
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,068
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0022 over Pierres Drainage is a concrete slab carrying LA0022 over Pierres Drainage in Ascension 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 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 8,068 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,874 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0022 over Pierres Drainage built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0022 over Pierres Drainage 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 LA0022 over Pierres Drainage carry?
About 8,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0022 over Pierres Drainage?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0022 over Pierres Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.