LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal
PoorPosted for loadSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 9.60 MI West of LA 105 · Structure no. 034902190709601
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 273 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,185
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is LA0010 over Palmetto CO 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal carry?
About 1,185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010 over Palmetto CO Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.