US Bridges

LA0083 over Bellivue Canal

Fair

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI North of LA 319 · Structure no. 035102390204501

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0083 over Bellivue Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0083 over Bellivue Canal in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0083
CrossesBellivue Canal
Location4.5 MI North of LA 319
RouteState Highway 83
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.78873, -91.7043
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2021)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 LA0083 over Bellivue Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0083 over Bellivue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0083 over Bellivue Canal carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0083 over Bellivue Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0083 over Bellivue Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.