US Bridges

LA0052 over Boutte Canal

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile North of HWY 90 · Structure no. 024500000020390

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0052 over Boutte Canal is a steel culvert carrying LA0052 over Boutte Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,535 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0052
CrossesBoutte Canal
Location1 Mile North of HWY 90
RouteState Highway 52
CountySt. Charles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91312, -90.3803
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width2 ft (0.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2021)
Projected traffic7,535 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0052 over Boutte Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0052 over Boutte Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0052 over Boutte Canal carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0052 over Boutte Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0052 over Boutte Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.