US Bridges

LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · LA0015 · Structure no. 613901770105911

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
882 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2041. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0015
CrossesOld River Nav. Canal
LocationLA0015
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.00272, -91.67439
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length882 ft (268.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2021)
Projected traffic696 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Old River Nav. 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal?

The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Old River Nav. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).