US Bridges

LA0988 over Dow Drainage

Fair

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of LA 1148 · Structure no. 612408240701381

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0988 over Dow Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying LA0988 over Dow Drainage in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,205 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0988
CrossesDow Drainage
Location0.3 MI N of LA 1148
RouteState Highway 988
Coordinates30.31102, -91.2327
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,205 (2021)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0988 over Dow Drainage built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0988 over Dow Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0988 over Dow Drainage carry?

About 2,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0988 over Dow Drainage?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0988 over Dow Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.