LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 8.2 MI NW of LA 385 · Structure no. 071000000070205
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 988
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0384 over Black Bayou 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal carry?
About 988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0384 over Black Bayou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.