LA0306 over Drain Canal
GoodSt. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI South of LA 632 · Structure no. 024508450705851
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,596
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0306 over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0306 over Drain Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0306 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0306 over Drain 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0306 over Drain Canal carry?
About 1,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0306 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0306 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.