US Bridges

Stateprk over Canal

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI East of LA 17 · Structure no. 054200000050262

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stateprk over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stateprk over Canal in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2024. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStateprk
CrossesCanal
Location0.3 MI East of LA 17
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates32.53804, -91.48781
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic330 by 2024
Trucks19%
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 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 Stateprk over Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stateprk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stateprk over Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Stateprk over Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stateprk over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.