US Bridges

LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI N of LA 14 · Structure no. 071002090103001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0101
CrossesIndian Bayou Canal
Location3.0 MI N of LA 14
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.15487, -92.92881
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2023)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0101 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns LA0101 over Indian Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.