US Bridges

LA1019 over Canada Branch

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Miles West of LA 447 · Structure no. 623208320205031

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,852
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1019 over Canada Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1019 over Canada Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 11,852 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,037 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1019
CrossesCanada Branch
Location0.4 Miles West of LA 447
RouteState Highway 1019
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58579, -90.8764
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic11,852 (2021)
Projected traffic13,037 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA1019 over Canada Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1019 over Canada Branch 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 LA1019 over Canada Branch carry?

About 11,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA1019 over Canada Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA1019 over Canada Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.