US Bridges

I0012 over Canal

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M W of LA 63 · Structure no. 623204540213761

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0012 over Canal in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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.

It carries about 78,208 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,028 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 182 ft wide.

CarriesI0012
CrossesCanal
Location0.5 M W of LA 63
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.47403, -90.7602
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,208 (2021)
Projected traffic86,028 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0012 over Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0012 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0012 over Canal carry?

About 78,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.