US Bridges

LA0028 over Diversion Canal

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.18 Mi. East of LA 3054 · Structure no. 084004170220683

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Diversion Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0028 over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0028
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location2.18 Mi. East of LA 3054
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.29533, -92.4943
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2015)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 2,110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.