US Bridges

Leger Rd. over Canal

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. N. of LA 3007 · Structure no. 030130123922071

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leger Rd. over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Leger Rd. over Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLeger Rd.
CrossesCanal
Location2.5 Mi. N. of LA 3007
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20455, -92.34602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic316 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Leger Rd. over Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leger Rd. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Leger Rd. over Canal carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Leger Rd. over Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Leger Rd. over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.