US Bridges

LA0717 over Klondike Canal

FairClosed to traffic

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 5.6 MI W of LA 14 · Structure no. 071208120105611

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0717 over Klondike Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0717 over Klondike Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesLA0717
CrossesKlondike Canal
Location5.6 MI W of LA 14
RouteState Highway 717
Coordinates30.01997, -92.72328
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2021)
Projected traffic562 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0717 over Klondike Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0717 over Klondike 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0717 over Klondike Canal carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0717 over Klondike Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0717 over Klondike Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.