LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca
FairPosted for loadConcordia Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI South of LA 570 · Structure no. 581500750108001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,265
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,265 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca carry?
About 2,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0568 over Lake ST John Drain Ca?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.