US Bridges

Moses LN over Drainage Canal

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. East of LA 1 · Structure no. 080531079920951

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moses LN over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Moses LN over Drainage Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMoses LN
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.7 Mi. East of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.13265, -92.1604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moses LN over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moses LN over Drainage Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moses LN over Drainage Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Moses LN over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Moses LN over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.