LA0020 over Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI North of LA 308 · Structure no. 022900650605001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,091
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0020 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0020 over Drainage Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20,091 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0020 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0020 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0020 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 20,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0020 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0020 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.