LA1120 over Desaul Canal
GoodAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI N. of I-10 · Structure no. 030100000030509
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1120 over Desaul Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1120 over Desaul Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 801 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1120 over Desaul Canal built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1120 over Desaul 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA1120 over Desaul Canal carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA1120 over Desaul Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA1120 over Desaul Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.