US Bridges

LA0082 over Canal

Good

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 16.6 MI W of LA3147 · Structure no. 071201940223701

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 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 2002, so it is 23 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesLA0082
CrossesCanal
Location16.6 MI W of LA3147
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates29.69615, -92.63545
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 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 closed59 mi (95 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0082 over Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 August 2024.

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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.