US Bridges

LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI E of LA 1119 · Structure no. 030103850203721

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesLA0092
CrossesLazy Point Canal
Location3.6 MI E of LA 1119
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates30.14127, -92.523
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Lazy Point Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.