US Bridges

LA0182 over Elliot Jones Canal

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 7.07 MI East of LA 20 · Structure no. 025500050407071

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Elliot Jones Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Elliot Jones Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,055 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesElliot Jones Canal
Location7.07 MI East of LA 20
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates29.62875, -90.9175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2021)
Projected traffic4,055 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Elliot Jones Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Elliot Jones 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Elliot Jones Canal carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Elliot Jones Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Elliot Jones Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.