US Bridges

LA3139 over Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Miles South of US 61 · Structure no. 022600000020459

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,872
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3139 over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA3139 over Drain Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 55,872 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,459 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA3139
CrossesDrain Canal
Location1.5 Miles South of US 61
RouteState Highway 3139
Coordinates29.96883, -90.1929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,872 (2021)
Projected traffic61,459 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3139 over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3139 over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA3139 over Drain Canal carry?

About 55,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA3139 over Drain Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns LA3139 over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.