US Bridges

LA0182 over Caro Canal

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · .06 MI West of LA 316 · Structure no. 025500050510811

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Caro Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Caro Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,055 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesCaro Canal
Location.06 MI West of LA 316
RouteState Highway 182
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.64182, -90.6908
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2021)
Projected traffic4,055 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0182 over Caro Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Caro 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Caro Canal carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Caro Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Caro Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.