US Bridges

LA1026 over Millers Canal

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M NE of LA 16 · Structure no. 623208321300761

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1026 over Millers Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1026 over Millers Canal in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,389 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,327 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesLA1026
CrossesMillers Canal
Location0.5 M NE of LA 16
RouteState Highway 1026
Coordinates30.43232, -90.9192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,389 (2021)
Projected traffic10,327 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$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1026 over Millers Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1026 over Millers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA1026 over Millers Canal carry?

About 9,389 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1026 over Millers Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA1026 over Millers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.