US Bridges

Goodrich RD over Canal

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI W of LA 3070 · Structure no. 030130156922651

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodrich RD over Canal is a steel culvert carrying Goodrich RD over Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodrich RD
CrossesCanal
Location0.7 MI W of LA 3070
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.25984, -92.44244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic211 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Goodrich RD over Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodrich RD over 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 Goodrich RD over Canal carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Goodrich RD over Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Goodrich RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.