US Bridges

Beco RD over Babin Canal

FairPosted for load

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.44 Mi. N. of LA 935 · Structure no. 610300000610015

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,336
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beco RD over Babin Canal is a concrete slab carrying Beco RD over Babin Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,469 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeco RD
CrossesBabin Canal
Location0.44 Mi. N. of LA 935
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24702, -90.85203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2021)
Projected traffic1,469 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

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 Beco RD over Babin Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beco RD over Babin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beco RD over Babin Canal carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Beco RD over Babin Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beco RD over Babin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.