US Bridges

LA0182 over Hollywood Canal

FairPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · .68 MI East of LA 316 · Structure no. 022900050600681

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Hollywood Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Hollywood Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,322 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesHollywood Canal
Location.68 MI East of LA 316
RouteState Highway 182
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.65302, -90.681
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,322 (2021)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0182 over Hollywood Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Hollywood Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Hollywood Canal carry?

About 7,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Hollywood Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Hollywood Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.