LA0631 over Drain Canal
PoorPosted for loadSt. Charles Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 306 · Structure no. 024508450605631
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,544
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0631 over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0631 over Drain Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0631 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0631 over Drain Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0631 over Drain Canal carry?
About 1,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0631 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0631 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.