US Bridges

LA0014 over Delcambre Canal

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.32 MI East of LA 330 · Structure no. 032300550700321

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Delcambre Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0014 over Delcambre Canal in Iberia 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 12,347 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,581 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesDelcambre Canal
Location0.32 MI East of LA 330
RouteState Highway 14
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95099, -91.9833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,347 (2021)
Projected traffic13,581 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014 over Delcambre Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Delcambre 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Delcambre Canal carry?

About 12,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Delcambre Canal?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Delcambre Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.