US Bridges

LA0584 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 MI East of LA 135 · Structure no. 054208420703701

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0584 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0584 over Drainage Canal in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0584
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location3.7 MI East of LA 135
RouteState Highway 584
Coordinates32.4058, -91.7704
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0584 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0584 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0584 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0584 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0584 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.