LA0648 over Drain Canal
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · .62 MI East of LA 648 · Structure no. 022908292900621
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,183
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0648 over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0648 over Drain Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,183 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,101 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0648 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0648 over Drain 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0648 over Drain Canal carry?
About 9,183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0648 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0648 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.