US Bridges

LA0594 over Canal

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.92 MI E of LA 15 · Structure no. 053703260102921

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,579
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0594 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0594 over Canal in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 8,579 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,436 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesLA0594
CrossesCanal
Location2.92 MI E of LA 15
RouteState Highway 594
Coordinates32.50054, -92.0631
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,579 (2021)
Projected traffic9,436 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0594 over Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0594 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0594 over Canal carry?

About 8,579 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0594 over Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns LA0594 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.