Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI NE LA22-LA429 JCT · Structure no. 610330146904971
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal is a concrete slab carrying Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Ridge RD over Babin 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Ridge RD over Babin Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.