US Bridges

LA0308 over Drainage Canal

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. Nw. of US90 · Structure no. 022900000020539

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0308 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0308 over Drainage Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesLA0308
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.2 Mi. Nw. of US90
RouteState Highway 308
Coordinates29.72146, -90.58689
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,131 (2021)
Projected traffic4,544 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0308 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0308 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0308 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0308 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0308 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.