LA0754 over Drainage Canal
PoorSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI E of LA 1104 · Structure no. 034903940201951
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,371
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0754 over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA0754 over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 2,371 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0754 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0754 over Drainage 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0754 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0754 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns LA0754 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.