US Bridges

LA0092 over Canal

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 1124 · Structure no. 030103850302841

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0092 over Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,401 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0092
CrossesCanal
Location.8 MI East of LA 1124
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates30.1249, -92.45064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2021)
Projected traffic1,401 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0092 over Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Canal carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.