LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · .67 MI West of LA 568 · Structure no. 585408542000671
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0896 over Lake ST Peter DR Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.