US Bridges

LA0001 over Theriot Canal

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 3.3M N of LA 3198 · Structure no. 022900640703331

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Theriot Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Theriot Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 8,897 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,786 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesTheriot Canal
Location3.3M N of LA 3198
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates29.73765, -90.6601
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,897 (2021)
Projected traffic9,786 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0001 over Theriot Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Theriot 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Theriot Canal carry?

About 8,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Theriot Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Theriot Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.