US Bridges

Burma RD over Hollywood Canal

GoodPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. South of LA 1 · Structure no. 022900000200818

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burma RD over Hollywood Canal is a concrete slab carrying Burma RD over Hollywood Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,807 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurma RD
CrossesHollywood Canal
Location1.0 Mi. South of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.73549, -90.77437
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2020)
Projected traffic1,807 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burma RD over Hollywood Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burma RD over Hollywood 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 Burma RD over Hollywood Canal carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Burma RD over Hollywood Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Burma RD over Hollywood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.