LA1178 over State Canal
GoodAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 3.85 Miles South of LA 29 · Structure no. 080500000080593
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1178 over State Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1178 over State Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1178 over State Canal built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1178 over State 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA1178 over State Canal carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1178 over State Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA1178 over State Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.