LA0014 over Poufette Canal
FairIberia Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI W of LA 676 · Structure no. 032300550704152
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,404
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0014 over Poufette Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0014 over Poufette Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.
It carries about 8,404 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,244 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0014 over Poufette Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0014 over Poufette 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0014 over Poufette Canal carry?
About 8,404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0014 over Poufette Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0014 over Poufette Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.