US Bridges

Choctaw RD over Legendre Canal

GoodPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.85 M West of LA 20 · Structure no. 022929528904671

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw RD over Legendre Canal is a concrete slab carrying Choctaw RD over Legendre 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,326 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw RD
CrossesLegendre Canal
Location0.85 M West of LA 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.88054, -90.77962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2020)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Choctaw RD over Legendre Canal built?

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

What condition is Choctaw RD over Legendre 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Choctaw RD over Legendre Canal carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choctaw RD over Legendre Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw RD over Legendre Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.