US Bridges

Howard St. over Canal

FairPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI S of LA 370 · Structure no. 030130197922941

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,064
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard St. over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Howard St. over Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,270 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoward St.
CrossesCanal
Location0.03 MI S of LA 370
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.32855, -92.4901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,064 (2021)
Projected traffic2,270 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Howard St. over Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard St. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Howard St. over Canal carry?

About 2,064 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Howard St. over Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Howard St. over Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.