US Bridges

LA0182 over Drainage Ditch

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI West of I-49 · Structure no. 034900320204011

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0182 over Drainage Ditch in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 16,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,230 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI West of I-49
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates30.40945, -92.0586
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,573 (2021)
Projected traffic18,230 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0182 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.