US Bridges

LA3066 over Centennial Canal

PoorPosted for load

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 M SW of LA 1&LA 3066 · Structure no. 612402300102701

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,052
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3066 over Centennial Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA3066 over Centennial Canal in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3066
CrossesCentennial Canal
Location2.5 M SW of LA 1&LA 3066
RouteState Highway 3066
Coordinates30.26435, -91.26507
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,052 (2021)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 LA3066 over Centennial Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3066 over Centennial 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA3066 over Centennial Canal carry?

About 2,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA3066 over Centennial Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA3066 over Centennial Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.