US Bridges

LA0027 over Canal

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. N of LA 1143 · Structure no. 071201930203061

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesCanal
Location3.0 Mi. N of LA 1143
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.85436, -93.09596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2023)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0027 over Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Canal carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.