US Bridges

LA0154 over Canal

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 9.00 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 040700900300441

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA0154 over Canal in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0154
CrossesCanal
Location9.00 MI East of US 71
RouteState Highway 154
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.32078, -93.41259
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width226 ft (68.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2021)
Projected traffic1,714 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0154 over Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0154 over Canal carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0154 over Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.