LA0316 over ST Louis Canal
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI North of LA 182 · Structure no. 022904120301841
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,292
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0316 over ST Louis Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0316 over ST Louis Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0316 over ST Louis Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0316 over ST Louis 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0316 over ST Louis Canal carry?
About 1,292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0316 over ST Louis Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA0316 over ST Louis Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.