US Bridges

LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI North of LA 92 · Structure no. 030102120304861

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0091
CrossesLazy Point Canal
Location1.6 MI North of LA 92
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates30.14825, -92.4984
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2021)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0091 over Lazy Point 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0091 over Lazy Point Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.