US Bridges

LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071001960103041

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,023 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesIndian Bayou Canal
Location3.0 MI East of LA 27
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12623, -93.02951
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,023 (2021)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Indian Bayou 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal carry?

About 2,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Indian Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.