US Bridges

LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI N of Mistletoe ST · Structure no. 022608264500291

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,937 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3135
CrossesLittle Farms Drain Canal
Location0.04 MI N of Mistletoe ST
RouteState Highway 3135
Coordinates29.97771, -90.2132
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,125 (2021)
Projected traffic8,937 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3135 over Little Farms 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal carry?

About 8,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns LA3135 over Little Farms Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.