US Bridges

LA0027 over Canal

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 4.58 Mi. N of Int LA1143 · Structure no. 071201930204581

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,506
2021 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 1974, so it is 51 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 3,506 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,856 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA0027
CrossesCanal
Location4.58 Mi. N of Int LA1143
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates29.87027, -93.0798
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,506 (2021)
Projected traffic3,856 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1974, making it 51 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Canal carry?

About 3,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.