LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal
GoodCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 6.4 MI South of LA 564 · Structure no. 581301430504801
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0124 over Bodcaw 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0124 over Bodcaw Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.