LA0010 over State Canal
PoorPosted for loadSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.50 MI West of LA 105 · Structure no. 034902190701931
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 708
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010 over State Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over State Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 708 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010 over State Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0010 over State 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0010 over State Canal carry?
About 708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0010 over State Canal?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010 over State Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.