US Bridges

Choctaw RD over ST James Canal

GoodPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 04.69 MI from Int. 191 · Structure no. 022929514904531

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw RD over ST James Canal is a concrete slab carrying Choctaw RD over ST James Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 961 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,057 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw RD
CrossesST James Canal
Location04.69 MI from Int. 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.85806, -90.75463
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2020)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Choctaw RD over ST James Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choctaw RD over ST James 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Choctaw RD over ST James Canal carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choctaw RD over ST James Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw RD over ST James Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.