US Bridges

LA1012 over Himalaya Canal

Good

Assumption Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Miles South of LA 101 · Structure no. 610400000610341

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1012 over Himalaya Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1012 over Himalaya Canal in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLA1012
CrossesHimalaya Canal
Location1.5 Miles South of LA 101
RouteState Highway 1012
Coordinates29.82613, -91.04411
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA1012 over Himalaya Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1012 over Himalaya 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA1012 over Himalaya Canal carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA1012 over Himalaya Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA1012 over Himalaya Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.