US Bridges

LA0095 over Canal

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI West of LA 1108 · Structure no. 030103920104721

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0095 over Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0095
CrossesCanal
Location0.4 MI West of LA 1108
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates30.44384, -92.2692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2021)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0095 over Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 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 LA0095 over Canal carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.