LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal
FairMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 MI North of LA 554 · Structure no. 053400380207981
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,490
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 9,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,439 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0139 over I.P. 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 LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal carry?
About 9,490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns LA0139 over I.P. Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.