US Bridges

LA0014 over Jefferson Canal

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 2.99 MI East of LA 330 · Structure no. 032300550702991

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Jefferson Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Jefferson Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,347 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,581 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesJefferson Canal
Location2.99 MI East of LA 330
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates29.96106, -91.9434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,347 (2021)
Projected traffic13,581 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 LA0014 over Jefferson Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Jefferson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Jefferson Canal carry?

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

How long is LA0014 over Jefferson Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Jefferson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.