US Bridges

LA0936 over Neeley Canal

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M E of LA 936&LA 22 · Structure no. 610308032201811

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
997
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0936 over Neeley Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0936 over Neeley Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0936
CrossesNeeley Canal
Location1.5 M E of LA 936&LA 22
RouteState Highway 936
Coordinates30.19664, -90.82275
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2021)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0936 over Neeley Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0936 over Neeley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0936 over Neeley Canal carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA0936 over Neeley Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0936 over Neeley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.