LA0682 over Norris Canal
PoorPosted for loadIberia Parish, Louisiana · .84 M N of Jeff. Isl. Rd. · Structure no. 032308233400841
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0682 over Norris Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0682 over Norris Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0682 over Norris Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0682 over Norris 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0682 over Norris Canal carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0682 over Norris Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns LA0682 over Norris Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.