LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport
PoorLafourche Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 655 · Structure no. 022900640601401
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 410 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,831
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 9,831 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,814 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport carry?
About 9,831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over CO Canal Lockport?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.