LA0012 over Canal
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 9.4 MI East of LA 109 · Structure no. 071000120214361
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,097
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0012 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0012 over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 3,097 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0012 over Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0012 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0012 over Canal carry?
About 3,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0012 over Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns LA0012 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.