US Bridges

LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 8.18 Mi. E of Int US165 · Structure no. 084000730308181

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 2,304 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0112
CrossesDiv Canal Lecompte
Location8.18 Mi. E of Int US165
RouteState Highway 112
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.07974, -92.413
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,304 (2021)
Projected traffic2,534 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte carry?

About 2,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Div Canal Lecompte?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.