US Bridges

LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 022900050604961

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,322 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesMcmahon Canal
Location.7 MI East of US 90
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates29.69671, -90.6307
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Mcmahon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal carry?

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

How long is LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Mcmahon Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.