LA1042 over Ditch
GoodSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI W of LA 37 · Structure no. 624600000620362
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,316
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1042 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA1042 over Ditch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,447 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1042 over Ditch built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1042 over Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA1042 over Ditch carry?
About 1,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1042 over Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns LA1042 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.