LA0979 over False River Canal
PoorPointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M W of LA 978 · Structure no. 613908390601691
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 748
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0979 over False River Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0979 over False River Canal in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0979 over False River Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0979 over False River Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0979 over False River Canal carry?
About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0979 over False River Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0979 over False River Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.