US Bridges

LA0098 over Canal

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.51 MI East of LA 1100 · Structure no. 030103910100571

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0098 over Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0098 over Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0098
CrossesCanal
Location0.51 MI East of LA 1100
RouteState Highway 98
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.30022, -92.2016
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0098 over Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0098 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0098 over Canal carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over Canal?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.