US Bridges

LA1026 over Canal

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M SW of LA 16 · Structure no. 623202730302341

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1026 over Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1026 over Canal in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 4,534 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,987 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1026
CrossesCanal
Location1.0 M SW of LA 16
RouteState Highway 1026
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51637, -90.9435
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,534 (2021)
Projected traffic4,987 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1026 over Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1026 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA1026 over Canal carry?

About 4,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1026 over Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA1026 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.