US Bridges

LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg)

PoorClosed to traffic

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 1.20 MI W of LA 24 · Structure no. 025500659101191

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg) is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,645 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,509 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0024
CrossesCo. Canal (bourg)
Location1.20 MI W of LA 24
RouteState Highway 24
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.55373, -90.605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,645 (2021)
Projected traffic9,509 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$607,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg) built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg) carry?

About 8,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0024 over Co. Canal (bourg)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.