Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal
GoodSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N. of LA 358 · Structure no. 034930293921301
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Babineaux RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.