US Bridges

LA0182 over Borrow Canal

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI East of LA 662 · Structure no. 025500050300001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Borrow Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Borrow Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,295 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesBorrow Canal
Location.01 MI East of LA 662
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates29.66473, -91.04543
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,905 (2021)
Projected traffic4,295 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0182 over Borrow Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Borrow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Borrow Canal carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Borrow Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Borrow Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.