US Bridges

LA0082 over Canal

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 17.9 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071201940209871

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0082 over Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0082
CrossesCanal
Location17.9 MI E of LA 27
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.73814, -92.8567
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2021)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0082 over Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 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 LA0082 over Canal carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.