US Bridges

LA0016 over Canal

FairPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M S of I-12 · Structure no. 623202620111891

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying LA0016 over Canal in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,776 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,853 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesCanal
Location0.5 M S of I-12
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44973, -90.9451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,776 (2021)
Projected traffic11,853 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Canal carry?

About 10,776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.