LA3197 over Houma Canal
PoorClosed to trafficTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 025508551800401
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3197 over Houma Canal is a steel movable - swing carrying LA3197 over Houma Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3197 over Houma Canal built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3197 over Houma Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA3197 over Houma Canal carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA3197 over Houma Canal?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA3197 over Houma Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.