LA0028 over Diversion Canal
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.18 Mi. East of LA 3054 · Structure no. 084004170220681
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,087
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0028 over Diversion Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0028 over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 28,087 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,895 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0028 over Diversion Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0028 over Diversion 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0028 over Diversion Canal carry?
About 28,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0028 over Diversion Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0028 over Diversion Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.