US Bridges

LA0301 over Priest Canal

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI South of LA 301 · Structure no. 022602490112531

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0301 over Priest Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0301 over Priest Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0301
CrossesPriest Canal
Location.2 MI South of LA 301
RouteState Highway 301
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.76414, -90.1042
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic348 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0301 over Priest Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0301 over Priest 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0301 over Priest Canal carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0301 over Priest Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0301 over Priest Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.