LA0866 over Drainage Canal
PoorFranklin Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI East of LA 3210 · Structure no. 582108211900901
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0866 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0866 over Drainage Canal in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0866 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0866 over Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0866 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0866 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0866 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.