US Bridges

LA3087 over Hollywood Canal

Fair

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 1.20 MI S of JCT US90 · Structure no. 022908292804102

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,036
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3087 over Hollywood Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA3087 over Hollywood Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,036 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,839 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3087
CrossesHollywood Canal
Location1.20 MI S of JCT US90
RouteState Highway 3087
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.63375, -90.66262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 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 traffic8,036 (2021)
Projected traffic8,839 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$975,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3087 over Hollywood Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3087 over Hollywood Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does LA3087 over Hollywood Canal carry?

About 8,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3087 over Hollywood Canal?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA3087 over Hollywood Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.