LA1160 over Drainage Canal
GoodEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · .6 M West of LA 13 · Structure no. 032008200901791
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1160 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1160 over Drainage Canal in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 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 LA1160 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1160 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA1160 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA1160 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA1160 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.