LA0488 over Diversion Canal
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.12 M West of LA 1208-3 · Structure no. 084003680305781
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,343
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0488 over Diversion Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0488 over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0488 over Diversion Canal built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0488 over Diversion 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0488 over Diversion Canal carry?
About 2,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is LA0488 over Diversion Canal?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0488 over Diversion Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.