US Bridges

LA0086 over Loreauville Canal

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI NE of LA 320 · Structure no. 032302370106661

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0086 over Loreauville Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying LA0086 over Loreauville Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0086
CrossesLoreauville Canal
Location1.8 MI NE of LA 320
RouteState Highway 86
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02348, -91.7268
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,661 (2020)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$963,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0086 over Loreauville Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0086 over Loreauville 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0086 over Loreauville Canal carry?

About 3,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0086 over Loreauville Canal?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0086 over Loreauville Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.