LA0308 over Valentine Canal
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 6.3 MI North of LA 657 · Structure no. 022904079009361
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,181
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0308 over Valentine Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0308 over Valentine Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,181 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,999 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0308 over Valentine Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0308 over Valentine Canal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0308 over Valentine Canal carry?
About 8,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0308 over Valentine Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0308 over Valentine Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.