US Bridges

LA0362 over Coco Canal

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.05 Miles East of LA 361 · Structure no. 080508052201051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0362 over Coco Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0362 over Coco Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0362
CrossesCoco Canal
Location1.05 Miles East of LA 361
RouteState Highway 362
Coordinates30.93537, -92.0686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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 traffic759 (2021)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0362 over Coco Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0362 over Coco 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0362 over Coco Canal carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0362 over Coco Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0362 over Coco Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.