US Bridges

LA0035 over Drainage Canal

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2 Mi. S. of LA 358 · Structure no. 034900000030367

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0035 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0035 over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,352 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0035
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location2 Mi. S. of LA 358
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates30.44131, -92.2157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2021)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0035 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0035 over Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0035 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0035 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0035 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.