US Bridges

LA0632 over Crawford Canal

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · .01 Mile West of LA 306 · Structure no. 024500000020453

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0632 over Crawford Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0632 over Crawford Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0632
CrossesCrawford Canal
Location.01 Mile West of LA 306
RouteState Highway 632
Coordinates29.81237, -90.4298
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2021)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0632 over Crawford Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0632 over Crawford 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0632 over Crawford Canal carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0632 over Crawford Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0632 over Crawford Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.