LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal
PoorPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. S. of LA 943 · Structure no. 610304070900461
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,349
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,349 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal carry?
About 1,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0308 over Belle Terre Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.