US Bridges

Lavoi RD over Canal

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI S of LA 14 · Structure no. 071030073925981

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavoi RD over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lavoi RD over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLavoi RD
CrossesCanal
Location0.3 MI S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12168, -92.99637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lavoi RD over Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavoi RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lavoi RD over Canal carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lavoi RD over Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lavoi RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.