LA0653 over Drainage Canal
FairLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 4.25 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 022908291204251
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0653 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0653 over Drainage Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0653 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0653 over Drainage Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0653 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is LA0653 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0653 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.