US Bridges

S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal

FairPosted for load

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 6.0 MI S of LA 14 · Structure no. 071229564923901

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal is a steel culvert carrying S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Talens Lndng Rd.
CrossesLulu Canal
Location6.0 MI S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93982, -92.64685
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S.Talens Lndng Rd. over Lulu Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.