US Bridges

LA0027 over Creole Canal

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI W of LA 1143 · Structure no. 071201930114101

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Creole Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0027 over Creole Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,413 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesCreole Canal
Location0.01 MI W of LA 1143
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.81589, -93.11151
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,194 (2021)
Projected traffic2,413 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0027 over Creole Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over Creole 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Creole Canal carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Creole Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Creole Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.