LA0085 over Patout Canal
PoorPosted for loadIberia Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 83 · Structure no. 032302360202041
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0085 over Patout Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0085 over Patout Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,437 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0085 over Patout Canal built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0085 over Patout Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0085 over Patout Canal carry?
About 3,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0085 over Patout Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0085 over Patout Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.