US Bridges

LA0082 over Canal

Good

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 26.7 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071201940219101

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 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 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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
Location26.7 MI E of LA 27
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.70938, -92.71536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 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 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 22 ft (6.7 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.