US Bridges

LA0757 over Drainage Canal

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.87 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 034908492601691

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0757 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0757 over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0757
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.87 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 757
Coordinates30.50743, -92.4403
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 LA0757 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0757 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0757 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0757 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0757 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.