LA0397 over Drainage Canal
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 Mi. W. of LA 27 · Structure no. 071008100900511
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0397 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0397 over Drainage Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0397 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0397 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0397 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0397 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0397 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.