US Bridges

LA0752 over Drainage Canal

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI West of LA 751 · Structure no. 034908490700201

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0752 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0752 over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0752
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.2 MI West of LA 751
RouteState Highway 752
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49792, -92.2418
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic522 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0752 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0752 over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0752 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0752 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0752 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.