LA0020 over Drainage Canal
GoodTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 9.3 MI E of LA 182 · Structure no. 025502440109431
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,696
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0020 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0020 over Drainage Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,696 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,065 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0020 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0020 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0020 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 3,696 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0020 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0020 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.