US Bridges

LA0386 over Catfish Canal

Good

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M SW of LA 77 · Structure no. 612408240101961

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0386 over Catfish Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0386 over Catfish Canal in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0386
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location1.8 M SW of LA 77
RouteState Highway 386
Coordinates30.3446, -91.41282
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic575 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0386 over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0386 over Catfish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0386 over Catfish Canal carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0386 over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0386 over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.