US Bridges

LA0751 over Drainage Lateral

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.66 MI West of LA 35 · Structure no. 034908490501661

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0751 over Drainage Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying LA0751 over Drainage Lateral in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0751
CrossesDrainage Lateral
Location1.66 MI West of LA 35
RouteState Highway 751
Coordinates30.43833, -92.2443
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0751 over Drainage Lateral built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0751 over Drainage Lateral 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0751 over Drainage Lateral carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0751 over Drainage Lateral?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0751 over Drainage Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.